We all love holidays, but it's no secret that they come with the risk of overindulging in food and drink, and the next-day feeling can dampen even the best Christmas mood

December is the most festive month of the year, featuring lots of parties with loved ones, friends and colleagues.

Alcohol is an inevitable part of partying, but overdoing it can have some painful consequences the next morning or even a little longer.

A hangover can cause headaches, nausea, exhaustion, and other symptoms that are associated with sitting up late, staying in a noisy place, and overconsumption of sugar and lack of optimal nutrients.

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There are many problems that make us feel much worse after excessive alcohol consumption, writes tialoto.bg.

Drinking alcohol, especially without a proper meal, can cause blood sugar to crash, making us feel tired and nauseous.

Also, because the liver and kidneys are working hard to process the alcohol, we tend to use the bathroom more often, which leads to dehydration.

Finally, drinks increase stomach acid, which can also lead to gastrointestinal upset.

While there is no magic cure for hangovers other than preventive drinking of alcohol in moderation, there are a few tricks you can use to ease the unpleasant symptoms the next morning.

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1. Chicken or fish on the grill or in the oven

Most of all, it is important to eat a meal with enough protein and fat before or at least during the time you consume alcohol, especially if it is more than one drink, because this will keep your blood sugar stable.

If you can, aim for more protein the night before the party, cooked in 1-2 tablespoons of healthy fat, like olive oil, and a serving of carbs.

This strategy helps control blood sugar and also addresses the loss of amino acids that occurs when your body metabolizes alcohol.

2. Coconut water

It's a good idea to stay hydrated before, after and during the party, where there will be more alcohol.

Consume electrolyte-rich drinks, which will be even more beneficial if they also contain amino acids.

This can really help reduce hangover symptoms the next morning.

The good thing is that most stores already have ready-made electrolyte drinks or coconut water.

If you don't like the taste of plain coconut water, try mixing it with fruit to make a smoothie.

3. Fruits with nut butter

Focus on smaller, lighter meals throughout the day after the party.

Don't just eat an apple, dip it in peanut butter instead.

Any nut butter paired with fruit will work as a satisfying snack or snack.

Try bananas with almond butter, strawberries with cashew butter, or pears with sunflower seed butter.

4. Crackers with hummus

Although it may be tempting to eat a pancake, donut, burger or pizza after getting up late the next day, fortify your body with an element rich in protein and fiber.

Instead of eating a whole box of crackers, grab a cracker or two and dip them in hummus.

5. Ginger

Known for its medicinal properties, fresh ginger steeped as a tea or in a dish ingredient can help relieve hangovers.

It is also helpful if you feel nauseous the next morning.

If you can tolerate ginger, try including it in fruit and vegetable combinations to get an extra dose of protein.

Since caffeine can dehydrate you further, we advise you to skip coffee after getting up.

Instead, aim for sipping warm ginger tea throughout the day.

Forget about carbonated drinks, replacing them with clean water.

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6. Bone broth

If you feel nauseous, it may be best to stick to bland foods.

Then your body needs more fluids and electrolytes, so we advise you to choose something with a little more sodium.

This is where the bone broth comes in.

Buy frozen or packaged to heat on the stove or microwave, or you can make your own.

Vegetarians can also make a Parmesan-based bone broth for a rich and comforting morning.

7. Baked potatoes

While you may crave fries when you're hungover, hit pause on your order.

Better to avoid spicy or fried foods when you have overindulged in alcohol.

They tend to upset your digestive system and cause even more trouble.

Instead, satisfy your hunger with something crunchy and delicious by baking potatoes in the oven or air fryer.

Add some salt and eat.

8. Liver

On hangover day, choose a side of pate, chopped liver or sauteed foie gras if that's to your taste.

Bird liver is full of vitamin B and protein, two nutrients that are essential for dealing with headaches and nausea.

Focus on replenishing the lost nutrients and what your body has used in the process of metabolizing the alcohol.

The key ingredients to think about are protein, B vitamins and electrolytes.

9. Eggs

There's a reason a big brunch is the classic hangover cure.

The traditional American brunch can combine all the elements to make your day better.

But at lunch choose something spicy over sweet.

Most importantly, avoid refined sugar and fried foods.

Sugar will further hinder the blood sugar imbalance that occurs with a hangover, and fried foods delay stomach emptying—another problem our bodies struggle with as it works to get back on track.

On such days, it is good to bet on eggs that are poached or scrambled to increase vitamin B and protein.

Whole grain bread and home baked potatoes instead of fries.

A piece of bacon or turkey sausage won't hurt the healing process either.

10. Activated carbon

This ingredient may seem terrible, but it actually removes all the toxins in the body.

Activated charcoal is useful to further aid the metabolism of alcohol in the body.

Add it to lemon water or smoothies, but be aware that if you're taking major medications, activated charcoal can flush them out of your system.

If you are taking important medications, check with your doctor before trying this hangover remedy

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