It’s one of those mornings. You had an extra glass (or bottle) of wine last night and now your head is spinning, your brain feels like mush and your stomach is doing backflips.
Now that you are on your weight loss journey, getting your hangover fix from McDonald’s, or last night’s takeaway pizza, is no longer an option. Not only is fast food ridiculously calorific, the high grease content can make your stomach feel even worse.
Chowing down on something more nutritional will not only help lessen your hangover, but also help you achieve your weight loss goals.
These 5 foods will help you get alleviate your hangover symptoms:
1. Eggs
Eggs are full of amino acids which break down acetaldehyde, the horrible headache-causing chemical.
2. Bananas, Dates and Leafy Greens
These foods are all high in potassium, which the body is often in shortage of after alcohol consumption. If you aren’t feeling a salad first thing in the morning, blend them together with yoghurt to make a hangover cure in the form of a smoothie.
3. Chicken Noodle Soup
This may not be the most conventional hangover food, but the noodles can help restock sodium and water levels in the body and chicken contains cysteine, which is can give your liver a much-needed boost.
4. Oats
A bowl of oatmeal is full of essential nutrients like calcium, magnesium and iron. Oats can also help neutralise acids in the body and give you an instant energy boost.
5. Water
Drinking water will rehydrate your body and relieve you of your headache. Alternatively, opt for coconut water or sports drinks which are full of electrolytes to help you rehydrate quicker.