meat and cheeses later in the day.
Eat something sweet.
Studies show that fructose may speed alcohol metabolism, thus reducing the risk of a hangover. It’s important to eat sugar from fresh fruit, which has been shown to lessen a hangover’s intensity. Avoid consuming sugary drinks, which will prolong your disrupted blood sugar levels.
Consume electrolytes.
Electrolytes are just as important as water. When we drink, we not only lose water, but we also lose our body’s daily salt and potassium intake. Consolidate electrolyte-rich fluids like chicken noodle soup, coconut water, and sports drinks to replenish these.
Try a natural supplement.
A prickly pear extract can counter the effects of alcohol inflammation in your liver, mitigating headaches, and nausea. Try nibbling on crystallized ginger and your stomach will be at ease in no time.
Sleep it off.
Sleep is the best cure for a hangover, but for many people, this is a luxury. Alcohol significantly disrupts sleep. It reduces REM sleep, wakes you up before you’re truly rested, and aggravates breathing problems. This is why you often feel tired after a night of heavy drinking. The only way to get rid of that feeling is to catch up on the sleep you missed the night before. If you can manage to nod off for an hour or two during the day, you will feel that much better.
Tia Muhammad, BS, is an award-winning freelance content & media creative, copywriter, blogger, digital designer, and marketing consultant. She owns the boutique content and digital media company, jackieGLDN|studio.