Hangover Cure - Bananas
Saturday January 1, 2005
If you've been out partying too much, you'll definitely want to avoid a hangover. Alcohol consumption dehydrates and leaches the body of potassium. Don't take pain relievers before going to bed. Alcohol combined with pain relievers have been proven to cause stomach ulcers. Instead, drink at least 16 ounces of water and have a banana or two before sleeping. Yes, it's that simple! Bananas are probably the most potassium-rich food that is available worldwide and year-round. If you cannot stomach fresh bananas, try one of these banana recipes to regain that lost potassium.
Comments
Excellent advice re: hangover prevention (and the key word is prevention - not cure or remedy). Eating a couple of bananas (or, less preferably, taking a potassium tablet) will almost always eliminate hangovers, esp. headaches associated with dehydration. Should be accompanied by a glass of fruit juice or water. Gatorade or similar sports drinks will help, but the best prevention lies in the ordinary, unsung, but tasty banana. Try it!
I’ve been telling this to my young over-indulging friends for years. It really does work. Of course, the best prevention is not to drink in the first place, but who amongst us has not over indulged at some time or another? Thanks for the comment!
Peggy
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Excellent remedy. Adding B6 & B12 before bedtime as well really rejuvenates the body for the next day.
Thanks for the added tip, SATX!
Peggy
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