The GP issued advice on the best food to eat when you return home from a festive party or an evening spent at the pub
A doctor has revealed the foods he recommends eating after drinking alcohol to boost hydration and help blood sugar levels. Keeping hydrated is key if you’ve enjoyed a few drinks because ‘dehydration is one of the most common causes of a hangover’, Dr Donald Grant, GP and Senior Clinical Advisor at The Independent Pharmacy, explains.
Fortunately, there are lots of tasty snacks you can enjoy for a boost, including bananas. The expert told the Mirror: “Upon returning home from a night out, I strongly advise that people opt for hydrating foods, as this can help replenish hydration that is lost through alcohol consumption. Bananas are a great source of this while and also provide potassium – a key nutrient that alcohol also reduces.”
If you’re feeling up to it, you might wish to enjoy your banana with porridge, another snack the GP recommended. “Aside from hydrating foods, I suggest consuming some carbohydrates such as oats or porridge.
“Not only are these foods calm on the stomach, but they also contain complex carbohydrates which help with fatigue and low blood sugar,” the expert shared.
It’s also important to replace lost fluids with drinks like water, soda water, and isotonic drinks. Dr Grant recommends coconut water, in particular, for hydration and electrolytes. Equally, remember to eat before you start drinking, and don’t drink more than your body can handle, as the NHS advises.
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If you’re looking for inspiration for your pre-party dinner, incorporating eggs and avocado into your meal could be a good idea. Dr Grant says: “Eating correctly before a night out could reduce the intensity of hangovers, or help prevent them altogether.
“It’s important to prioritise foods that slow down alcohol absorption, this makes avocado and eggs great options. Additionally, watermelon is an effective food, providing much-needed hydration which is essential for combatting hangovers.”
Remember to drink responsibly (18+) and be Drinkaware.
