How to feed that nasty hangover

Em Richardson shares her weird and wonderful list of foods that claim to cure our hangovers

Em Richardson
12th March 2020
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Most of us already have that one food that sorts us out The Morning After the Night Before. However, if any of you haven’t, I’m here to tell you about some weird and wonderful hangover ‘cures’.
  1. Eggs

Personally, I love nothing more than scrambled or poached eggs on toast the morning after a heavy night (bonus points to my Dad, who has been known to take pity on me and bring them to me in bed, when he feels particularly sorry for me and my sore head!). I just think eggs are the ultimate comfort food, and they always seem to cheer me up when I’m feeling sorry for myself. My craving is actually supported by science, with experts suggesting that the body craves eggs after excessive alcohol consumption because they contain amino acids that help the liver repair itself.

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  • Honey

A quick Google reveals that honey features on several websites recommending foods to cure hangovers. Apparently, its high fructose content means it helps the body process alcohol quicker, and thus the alcohol stays in our system for a shorter period of time. It seems that honey might ease a sore head, as well as a sore throat!

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  • Salmon

The next time you find your hungover-self reaching for a bagel, try adding some smoked salmon as a topping. It’s full of vitamins and minerals, and can help the body’s sodium levels to return to normal after excessive alcohol consumption. Best of all, it contains high amounts of B12, which can help restore energy. Salmon might be the hangover cure of choice for those who want to make up for a lack of sleep, as well as one too many.

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  • Watermelon

Consuming food with a high water-content helps counter-act the dehydrating effects of alcohol- the main cause of headaches during a hangover. Watermelon has the added benefit of being high in amino acids, meaning it helps compensate for any damage alcohol might have done to the liver.

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  • A greasy takeaway

…. Because, let’s be honest, sometimes no amount of scientific evidence is enough to stop you reaching for Uber Eats. It’s tasty, it cheers you up, and you don’t have to drag your sore head into the kitchen.

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