Certain foods may ward off Christmas hangovers
Workers who are heading out to office parties over the coming days may find themselves suffering the following morning, but a little care over diet plans could help to ward off hangovers.According to a report in the Metro, Britons drink approximately 250 million pints of beer and 35 million bottles of wine at Christmas.
Boots pharmacist Angela Chalmers told the news provider that the resulting hangover tends to be caused by dehydration and an electrolyte imbalance.
"This imbalance makes a person feel thirsty, tired, lethargic and can cause headaches, raised temperature and sweating," she explained.
To reduce the risk of a hangover, Ms Chalmers recommends eating a portion of complex carbohydrates, such as wholemeal pasta, potatoes or root vegetables, before heading out.
Alternatively, protein from beans, pulses, grains or cereals may help to reduce the effects of alcohol consumption.
According to NHS experts, there is no real cure for people with a hangover, but sugary foods may help to ease trembling.
Depleted resources can be replenished with a thin vegetable-based broth, which provides plenty of vitamins and minerals, while bland liquids such as water or soda water can help to replace lost fluids.
