When it comes to alcohol, the worst AKA the hangover is always saved for the last. All you are left with is horrible nausea, headache, light sensitivity and overall malaise once the high wears off. Whether it is the weekend boozefest or a special party what do you do to avoid a hangover? There many tried-and-tested remedies for a hangover, from coffee to lemon water. But we asked real people what works best for them. Here’s a list!
1. Vomit
‘I never go to bed with alcohol in my system,’ says Sehej. ‘Because I know I’d wake up with a headache the next morning. It defeats the purpose, but I always throw up before I hit the bed,’ she says. However, frequent vomiting can be bad for you, but if you want to try it anyway, here are some safe ways to throw up.
2 Coffee
‘I caffeine up! A cup of black coffee is what snaps me out of it,’ says Milind. ‘I always make it a point to drink plenty of water later because coffee can dehydrate you.’
3 An egg breakfast
‘I eat a big breakfast with three eggs. I read somewhere that eggs have something called cysteine and taurine which boost liver functions and expel the alcohol out of your system,’ Arindham says.
4 Lots of bananas
‘The day before I go out partying, I stock at least a dozen bananas at home. I think it’s got something to do with potassium, which you lose when you drink alcohol. Bananas replace them I guess. It works every time though. You should try it,’ reveals Supratim.
5 Oats
Jaisri says, ‘I make a big bowl of oats for me and my husband, with fresh fruit. That usually does the trick. It also keeps me full.’ Try this recipe for oats with soft eggs.
6 Plain biscuits
‘Know those plain biscuits that are neither sweet nor salty? They are called “crackers” if I am not wrong. I finish a packet of them the next morning. I also snack on them the whole day. It’s not very healthy but it works!’ says Madhurima.
7 Lemon water
‘I stick to the classics. One whole lemon squeezed into a glassful of water is what I need,’ says Aniket. ‘The morning after we go drinking, me and my friends head out to the nearest Udipi restaurant and down a glass of fresh lime soda.’
8 Raw eggs
‘Tried raw eggs whisked with water? I put a shot of chilli sauce and drink it straight. Nothing works better than that,’ says Amit. ‘If you don’t like the taste, you can try adding a few drops of vanilla essence.’
If none of these tricks work for you, you can always stick to the tried-and-tested hangover remedies.
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