A New Year Party is lifeless without food, alcohol, and music. Who can resist swaying their bodies to the rhythm of the year’s best music and indulging in those fancy cocktail drinks? But as everything comes with a price, so does New Year’s Day fun!
You are sure to get a hangover! Nauseous, drained, dehydrated, dizzy is all you will be after gulping down tons of alcohol, and eating will likely be the last thing on your mind.
But don’t worry! We have provided you with a great list of the best hangover foods and drinks you can enjoy.
Water
This is the first thing you should opt for after getting up in the morning and also before going to bed.
Alcohol dehydrates the body and pushes water out from the brain too, giving a headache. The benefits of the priceless liquid are beyond imagination.
Coconut Water or Sports Drink
We are aware that the sugary sports drink is not a healthy option for hydration, but it is one of the best remedies to cure a hangover.
You can go for a Gatorade or any other drink that can restore your body’s electrolyte level. Coconut water contains five electrolytes found in the human body and is also a good option to cure a hangover.
Ginger or Peppermint Tea
Studies say ginger tea reduces nausea and motion sickness, and peppermint tea is also effective in easing stomach pain and decreasing nausea.
Fruit Juice
Fruit juices contain natural sugars that give the body instant energy, and they are also full of vitamins and minerals that help in overcoming the hangover.
Coffee
Coffee can help rehydrate your body, and it does give you a little boost of energy. According to Live Science website, a regular cup of Joe and aspirin is a good remedy for handover.
Eggs
The protein-rich, low-calorie food has extremely beneficial amino acids like cysteine and taurine, which breaks down the headache triggering component acetaldehyde.
Oats
The super-food has a number of nutrients including B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, and iron. A bowl of oats raises blood sugar levels, giving you an instant energy boost.
Crackers or Toast with Honey
Crackers and whole-wheat toast are good sources of carbs that raise low blood sugar without upsetting the stomach. You can top it with honey for instant energy.
Chicken Noodle Soup
A hot bowl of chicken noodle soup is never to be missed if you are suffering from a hangover. It helps restock sodium and water levels in the body and provides relief to some extent.
Cooking during a hangover may be a tedious task and there are few other options too, if you don’t wish to cook.
You can always order some delectable hangover foods like chocolate chip pancakes, huevos rancheros, challah french toast, pan cheese pizza, Belgian waffles, omelet, hash browns, and deep dish pizza.
Sources:
Breene, S., “The Best and Worst Foods to Cure a Hangover,” Greatist web site, Dec 23, 2015; http://greatist.com/health/best-foods-hangover, last accessed December 29, 2016.
