It’s celebration time all over the world as Christmas and New Year’s eve are just round the corner. Everyone is looking forward to having a gala time with friends and family. All one wants to do is eat, drink, celebrate, and party like crazy. When the party mode is on, no one keeps the tab of alcohol consumed. It is the next day when you are down with nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, dehydration, etc. the symptoms of hangover, you realize how hard you partied. Hangover can be a like a bad nightmare, and all you want is to get over it, so here is the list of foods that will help you.
Water
Consuming high amount of alcohol leads to dehydration. Alcohol is a diuretic that squeezes out water from your body and hence the fatigue, dizziness and headache. You need to replace the lost water content, and what can be better than drinking water. Grab a bottle of water first thing in the morning to find some relief.
Lemon Water
Studies have shown that lemon helps in reducing the alcohol content in the body. Antioxidant limonin present in the peel of citrus fruits acts as a hepatoprotective agent, thus flushing out the toxins from the liver. So all you have to do is squeeze a lime in a glass of water and drink it.
Red Ginseng
A 2014 Korean study found that drinking about 100 ml of red ginseng beverage like tea reduces the severity of hangover symptoms along with reduction in blood concentration levels of alcohol at a faster rate.
Asparagus
Nobody could have imagined that these greens can be very helpful in relieving the symptoms of hangover. According to a study, amino acids and minerals found in asparagus leaves and shoots alleviate the symptoms of hangover and also protect the liver cells against toxic insults. Furthermore, the activities of 2 key enzymes that metabolize ethanol, alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase, increased two folds in response to treatment with the leaf- and shoot-extracts.
Pear
Researchers have shown that consuming a cup of Korean pear juice helps in reducing the severity of hangover when consumed before alcohol consumption. The study showed that it even helped in alleviating the symptoms of hangover like impaired memory, sensitivity to light and sound, and concentration abilities. Furthermore, it was seen that pear juice treatment lowered blood levels of alcohol.
Honey
It fructose that has anti-intoxication properties against alcohol. Consumption of honey before and after consuming alcohol significantly reduces the blood alcohol concentration. Furthermore, it helps the body to overcome the hypoglycemia caused by alcohol. You can add honey to lemon water or stir it in red ginseng tea or directly have a spoonful of honey with a banana, which itself is a good source of potassium and vitamin B6. This helps in alleviating symptoms of hangover.
Eggs
Eggs are a rich source of amino acids such as cysteine and taurine. Taurine enhances liver function, whereas cysteine breaks down acetaldehyde, which causes headache. Make an omelet with asparagus and wash it down with coconut water to kill the hangover, as coconut water itself is a great source of potassium and helps in hydrating after the booze.
Ginger
Yes, this common spice in our kitchen is known since a long time as a natural remedy for treating morning sickness, upset stomachs, and nausea. All you have to do is boil a glass of water, put some pieces of ginger, and let it steep for a few minutes. Sip on this spiced water to relieve the symptoms of hangover.
Oats
A hot bowl of oatmeal for breakfast will ward off the morning anxiety. It is packed with nutrients like vitamin B, calcium, magnesium, and iron. Eating carbohydrates after a long night of drinking can boost serotonin, the feel-good hormone that helps you lift your mood.
Stay away from the common notion that more booze will help to ward off the symptoms of hangover, rather it will worsen your condition. To avoid a hangover, make sure you eat small bites while drinking and try to keep track of how much you drink.
