5 Tips to Nutritionally Support Yourself After a Hangover

Had a little too much to drink last night? Feeling exhausted, nauseous, and tempted to take the day off from work? If you’re reading this, you clearly went overboard at that event.

Here are 5 ways to eat your way out of the morning-after blues.

Hatch of the day

Eggs are a breakfast staple for a good reason. They’re high in vitamin B12, which can help you feel energized. They also contain amino acids such as cysteine and taurine that boost liver function and help with those post-party symptoms.

Power up with electrolytes

You lose fluids when you drink alcohol. Electrolyte depletion is the main reason why you’re experiencing under-the-weather symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, and tiredness. Sports drink is the answer! These drinks contain electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium — which help regulate fluid levels in the body. Coconut water contains less sugar and calories than other readily available sports drinks.

Chicken soup for the hungover soul

Chicken soup is commonly served to people with the flu and colds. Due to its high sodium content, this may also be helpful for hangovers. If this is a little too fancy for you, a good old cup of noodles can also help replenish sodium and water levels.

Go for a cup of coffee

You need to put your headphones in, go for a walk, and get a coffee. Drinking coffee can fight inflammation from a hangover. A cup of coffee can beat your throbbing headache and give you an energy boost for the day.

Sweat the alcohol, burn the weekend calories away

Movement can help relieve stress by increasing blood flow, releasing endorphins, and loosening tight muscles and joints. Instead of a strenuous workout, go for mild stretching, strolling, yoga, or lifting smaller weights. You may also go for a walk outside to obtain some fresh air and vitamin D from the sun.

The bottom line is, to know your limits, listen to your body, and take Kumainment no. 10 “Maging aktibo. Iwasan ang alak; huwag manigarilyo” more seriously. (ND II – Juan Viktor V. Filamor, RND)