We are in the middle of Christmas, a time of great feasts washed down with wines and other liquors that take their toll the next day in the form of a hangover. Headache, tiredness and general malaise These are the symptoms of this uncomfortable travel companion the day after the party that can be alleviated with a series of home remedies.
A breakfast based on fruit, water and juice
You may not be very hungry, but it is convenient to eat to cope with a hangover. Hydrate well, with juices (especially those rich in vitamin C, such as orange juice) and water, and eating a few pieces of fruit will help you regain strength.
Some eggs and bacon
Although it seems like a joke, it is not. Eggs contain a substance called cysteine that several studies have confirmed that it eliminates a substance that accumulates in the body when you drink too much, the aldehyde. Bacon, for its part, is rich in amino acids, which also fight hangovers.
Honey
A couple of tablespoons after waking up may be enough, although it depends on the amount of alcohol ingested. honey is rich in potassium and fructoseitems that are lost when you have had too much to drink.
Chocolate
Raises the body’s sugar level, which facilitates the digestion of alcohol and helps eliminate toxins. One trick is to melt several pieces of dark chocolate in water or coconut water (contains electrolytes such as potassium, calcium or sodium) to rehydrate the body.
Eat chickpeas the day before
are source of vitamin B6, which protects from hangovers in advance. Vitamin B1, which is found in asparagusalso exerts a protective effect.
Lemon juice
Key to cleanse the liver after an excess of alcohol. Lemon juice with a little water will hydrate our body and recover lost minerals thanks to your property alkalizing. It can be mixed with a tablespoon of honey to inject even more energy into the body.
Ginger against nausea
A fresh ginger tea helps to dispel the horrible nausea after a night out. You can add honey, the juice of a lemon or an orange. An infusion of mint is also effective, which eliminates gases and relaxes the intestines to make it easier for toxins to be expelled.