Foods That Alleviate Hangovers
After drinking too much alcohol, how can one relieve discomforts such as headache, dizziness, nausea, and fever? Recently, researchers from the National Headache Research Foundation discovered that nine foods have excellent effects:
Honey Water for Alcohol-Induced Headaches
Honey contains a special fructose that promotes alcohol breakdown and absorption, reducing headache symptoms—especially those caused by red wine. Additionally, honey has a sedative effect, helping one fall asleep quickly and avoiding headaches upon waking the next day.
Tomato Juice for Alcohol-Induced Dizziness
Tomato juice also contains special fructose, aiding in alcohol breakdown. Drinking over 300 ml can gradually eliminate dizziness after drinking. Experiments show tomato juice is more effective than eating raw tomatoes for detoxification. Adding a small amount of salt before drinking helps stabilize mood.
Fresh Grapes for Nausea and Vomiting After Drinking
Grapes contain abundant tartaric acid, which reacts with ethanol in alcohol to form ester substances, achieving detoxification. Eating grapes before drinking can also effectively prevent intoxication.
Watermelon Juice for General Body Heat After Drinking
Watermelon can clear heat and fire, accelerating alcohol elimination via urine.
Orange to Eliminate Mouth Alcohol Odor
Experiments found that eating orange flesh with sugar greatly helps eliminate alcohol odor in the mouth.
Celery Juice for Gastrointestinal Discomfort and Facial Flushing After Drinking
Celery contains rich B-complex vitamins, which help decompose alcohol.
Yogurt for Irritability After Drinking
Yogurt protects the gastric mucosa, slows alcohol absorption, and contains abundant calcium, especially effective in relieving post-drinking irritability.
Bananas for Palpitations and Chest Tightness After Drinking
Eating 1–3 bananas after drinking increases blood glucose levels, reduces alcohol concentration in blood, thus achieving detoxification. It also alleviates palpitations and relieves chest tightness.
Olive for Loss of Appetite After Drinking
Olives have been traditionally used as a remedy for sobering up, clearing stomach heat, and stimulating appetite. They can be eaten directly or stewed with rock sugar.