How To Avoid Hangovers And Overeating During The Holidays

The winter holidays are approaching , making the question relevant: how to worthily endure a multi-day marathon of endless toasts and hearty snacks? Here are some life hacks that will help you avoid excessive hedonism and hangover symptoms .

Prepare a proper breakfast

The first rule on the eve of any holiday , especially if the plans are grandiose, is to eat without waiting for lunch: have a proper breakfast. Start the celebration in the  morning with a generous bowl of porridge, seasoned with butter or oil, a handful of healthy berries and a pinch of cinnamon. Porridge (any you like, but oatmeal is out of the running) stabilizes blood sugar levels, which will help control appetite throughout the day. Add a serving of probiotic yogurt to your menu to support your immune system and sensitive probiotics to combat the side effects of the holiday season , such as heavy drinking and lack of sleep.

Lean on the water

The day after the celebration , make every effort to drink 6-8 glasses of water or lots of herbal tea or diluted juice. This, of course, will not get rid of the temptation to plunge headlong into the holiday atmosphere again , but at least it will save you from the alcohol drought in your body. Even mild dehydration can lead to a headache, which, combined with alcohol 's diuretic effect, makes fluid intake very important. Avoid caffeinated beverages as it also promotes fluid retention. Mandatory maneuver: drink a full glass of clean water before falling on the bed, and no less full - immediately after waking up.

Have a snack before the feast

Another life-saving hack if the celebration is planned in the interim, for example, lunch has long passed, and dinner is at least 1 hour away. For example, a portion of yogurt with a banana will work wonderfully. The proteins in the yogurt will slow down the digestion of the banana, which will delay the effects of the first glass of alcohol , while the potassium-rich banana will compensate for the salt intake, which is inevitable because alcohol is often accompanied by nuts, olives and chips. Other options for a snack before the celebration : multigrain toast with butter (preferably nut paste), a small portion of muesli with milk or a plate of hot vegetable soup. You should not overeat, do not forget about the future treat on the holiday .

Don't bet on alcohol calories

During the feast, remember that you have already eaten all this, and this case is not the last - there will be more than one opportunity to eat deliciously. Focus on fresh vegetables, greens, lean meat and fish. At the same time, not eating at all, hoping that there are so many calories in wine is also a wrong decision. The body will not thank you for this. Alcohol provides only empty calories, so giving up food for booze means you're missing out on valuable nutrients that your body needs for detoxification. Drink one type of alcohol (prefer dry white wines as they have fewer hangover-promoting substances ) and drink no more than 1 glass in 1 hour, alternating with juice, water and other soft drinks - this strategy works if you don't like it celebratewith empty hands