While we’ve probably caught you the day after, anytime you can do this before you fall asleep on a night of drinking, you can lessen your hangover symptoms the next day.
Although it’s tempting to try to wake yourself up with some caffeine, it’s better to avoid the caffeinated sports drinks, as they can further dehydrate you and even make the hangover worse. Vitamin packets — or oral rehydration packets — are another great thing to toss into some water for a pick me up.
Tomato juice, orange juice, and coconut water are all good choices, as are green grape juice and pear juice. [6] X Research source [7] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U. S. National Institutes of Health Go to source
One option is to boil several slices of fresh, peeled ginger root in about four cups of water for 5-10 min, then add the juice of one orange, half a lemon, and a half cup of honey. This yummy concoction can provide quick relief from your hangover by stabilizing your blood sugar levels. While it might be tempting to swap in ginger ale over ginger tea, fizzy drinks are a bit iffy for your hangover. Because they’re bubbly, they can increase the pressure you’ll be feeling on your stomach.
Plus, caffeine narrows your blood vessels and raises your blood pressure (yikes!). This can make your hangover symptoms worse.
Avoid making your eggs with too much fat or grease if you feel nauseous, as it might exacerbate those symptoms.
Luckily, you probably have some cheap ways to tackle this already waiting in your kitchen. Bananas and kiwi fruits, as well as baked potatoes, leafy greens, mushrooms, and dried apricots are all good potassium sources. [16] X Research source
Remember, the point of eating to tackle a hangover is not to “absorb” the alcohol, but to boost your blood sugar and replenish your nutrients. [19] X Research source
The added carbon dioxide in effervescent causes them to fizz up — adding pressure to your stomach (like ginger ale!) — and exacerbating stomach pain and nausea. [30] X Research source
