Whether it's after a birthday, a night out with friends or a big end-of-year party, waking up to an unpleasant cocktail of headache, nausea and extreme fatigue is never fun. If you feel like last night is still chasing you, know that you're not alone. But what you eat the next day can make all the difference to your recovery. Some foods are best avoided altogether after a heavy night of drinking, and we'll explain why.
1. Fatty foods
When you wake up to a rough morning after, the craving for a big burger or a fat-laden dish can be strong. Yet fatty foods slow down digestion and put your liver — already working overtime because of the alcohol — under serious strain. What you eat should help your body, not overload it.
2. Refined sugar
Although your brain craves a sugar hit after a night out, eating pastries, sweets or fizzy drinks only makes things worse for your liver. Sugar raises your blood sugar, which will only increase the feeling of fatigue. Better to choose natural alternatives like fresh fruit.
3. Coffee
Coffee is often seen as a miracle cure for shaking off the grogginess. Yet it further dehydrates a body that is already short of water. Water is the better choice.