10 FOODS TO HELP YOU CRUSH THE
HANGOVER!
These
foods will keep that head-pounding hangover at bay
Whether you reason was
that extra beer you didn’t really need or skipping dinner and heading straight
for the happy hour, the holiday cheer can also bring a head-pounding hangover
along. Here are som go-to foods that will help escape the misery.
BANANA
FOR POTASSIUM
This easily-available
fruit can be the hangover miracle food. It contains healthy amounts of
potassium, which is depleted after alcohol consumption that can cause booze
blues. Alcohol consumption causes an increase in insulin secretion, which leads
to low blood sugar leaving you exhausted. Banana is an instant energiser that
can help bouncing your energy levels back up.
GINGER
LEMON WATER FOR VITAMIN C
Dehydration can be the
prime cause of hangover. This concoction made with mixing one teaspoon ginger
juice with one teaspoon lemon juice in a glass of water, is hydrating and
enriched with gingerol and Vitamin C. It is a strong antioxidant that can
reduce the free radical damage in the body. Vitamin C is also required for
glutathione production, a molecule capable of cellular cleanse and produced by
the body. This simple drink can also be your nausea quick fix while relieving
any stomach discomfort.
ALMONDS
FOR MAGNESIUM
This super nut with just
a fistful can provide half of your daily magnesium needs. Excessive alcohol
consumption depletes cellular magnesium; mineral that supports the alcohol
dehydrogenase enzyme, which breaks down alcohol and eliminates it from the
body. Magnesium also relaxes head and neck muscle tension, a much-needed
therapy post drinking.
CUCUMBER
MINT JUICE FOR HYDRATION
Alcohol leaves a strong
acidic ash in the body, which makes the body vulnerable to illness. To
stabilise this effect, it is best to start the day with consumption of alkaline
foods. Cucumber and mint juice is hydrating, calming and soothing for the body.
It can also help in bringing down high blood pressure caused due to excessive
drinking.
BUTTERMILK
FOR PROBIOTICS
Most of us mainly focus
on hydration and health of the liver when it comes to alcohol and what’s often
overlooked is its effect on our gut health. Heavy drinking (over four drinks
per event) can cause irritation in the intestinal lining leading to
inflammatory gut, which can cause harmful bacteria to leak from the gut into
the blood. Buttermilk is a natural probiotic that has soothing effect on colon
and helps in promoting healthy gut microflora and revives digestive health.
IDLI
FOR ENERGY
Made of fermented black
lentil and rice, idli is a hangover warrior. A food combination that is easy on
your digestive system, it provides instant energy and lowers bloating. As a
rich source of cysteine, it helps in glutathione formation that is responsible
for alleviating oxidative stress caused by toxins in the body.
RAISINS
FOR B-VITAMINS
Alcohol depletes
B-vitamins, which leaves you fatigued. Raisins are one of the tastier hangover
cures that supports liver health and contains fructose that can help increase
alcohol elimination rate easing the hangover woes. Soak five to seven raisins
overnight and consume on an empty stomach.
MILK
THISTLE SEEDS TO DETOX
It contains a compound
called silybin that helps with liver regeneration detox. Liver is the ain organ
responsible for processing alcohol and supporting it post alcohol consumption
should be a priority. One teaspoon raw seeds can be consumed on waking up and
be sure to chew them well.
WHEATGRASS
TO RELIEVE WATER RETENTION
A storehouse of
concentrated amounts of nutrients including iron, magnesium, chlorophyll,
Vitamins A, C and E, which helps in supporting liver and kidneys in getting rid
of toxins. Chlorophyll is antibacterial and a natural healer that can boost
immunity. A 30 ml booster shot can aid in detoxification and relieving water
retention.
BRAHMI
FOR REJUVENATION
A powerful herb that is known for nervous system rejuvenation,
strength and energy. It has a reputation for improving mental function while
relieving anxiety and depression. Brahmi contains saporins and bacosides that
interact with the neurotransmitters in the brain raising levels of serotonin.
This helps in regulating the balance of the mind to be more beneficial to the
mood and overall cognitive process. It induces higher alertness by increasing
cerebral circulation. For optimum results mix half a teaspoon with water and
consume instantly.
HTBR16DEC18
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