Could protein and oxygen help with recuperation after Christmas indulgence?
With Christmas round the corner, there could be more drinks parties and dinners to attend, but it may not be necessary to endure queasy mornings after a night of overindulgence, as one expert has given tips on avoiding and curing hangovers.
Portable oxygen is a product individuals can use to lessen the after effects of alcohol, but it could also be a good idea to grab something to eat.
Yvonne Bishop-Weston, a Harley street nutritionist, explained those feeling ill after drinking could find it helpful to line their stomachs with protein-rich foods.
"It could be eggs, kippers, something along those lines - it is surprising, although it might feel like it is going to turn your stomach, people really do feel better," she said.
The specialist explained choices that are rich in omega 3 essential fatty acids are particularly effective, noting eggs with more of these nutrients in them are available.
Another helpful product to consume in the morning is a fruit smoothie or vegetable juice half an hour before eating breakfast, she added.
Other good hangover foods include rye bread, cherry tomatoes and spinach leaves, Ms Bishop-Weston advised.
Furthermore, there are ways to reduce the chance of suffering from a hangover at all, with the expert recommending people eat protein while celebrating.
"That will slightly slow the release of the alcohol into your body. If you drink on an empty stomach, you immediately have the relaxing effect of the alcohol and we don’t really think about how much we should drink," she explained.
Ms Bishop-Weston also suggested having a glass of water nearby and pushing boozy beverages a little out of reach so individuals are encouraged to sip a soft drink and less likely to gulp down alcohol.
Natural health professional at the Naturopathy Institute in Germany Maren Schmidt recently told Deutsche Presse-Agentur that the reason getting plenty of oxygen helps with headaches caused by hangovers is because the body has to use a lot of the gas to break down alcohol.
Posted by James Worrall
20/12/2011 14:08:23
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