Suffering from a post-Election Day hangover? Here's how to survive
Obviously, the best way to avoid a hangover is not to drink in the first place — but we're well past that stage
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Having a rough morning? You're probably not alone.
Though it was originally a day of remembrance of the Battle of Puebla in 1862 -- and not the day of Mexican’s independence, despite the common misconception -- Cinco de Mayo has become a popular celebration in the U.S.
Particularly, it is often an excuse to drink margaritas and eat tacos and guacamole -- a tradition supported by restaurants and chains that offer special Cinco de Mayo deals, like Chili’s $5 margaritas all day, according to USA Today.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}However, since Cinco de Mayo falls in the middle of the week, most people will have to be back at work the next morning. For people whose celebrations caused a nasty hangover, here are some tips to help with recovery on Thursday.
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Obviously, the best way to avoid a hangover is not to drink in the first place. Or, for those looking to have a few anyway, Fox News has previously reported that a good rule of thumb is to have a glass of water between every drink. Also, drinking electrolyte-rich drinks can be helpful as well.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}If there are two things that don't mix well, it's heavy drinking and getting up for work in the morning. (iStock)
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While there’s no cure for a hangover, some foods can also be a big help with the effects. For example, eggs contain an amino acid called cysteine that can break down acetaldehyde (a byproduct produced when your liver breaks down ethanol), and they're also high in B vitamins, which studies have shown can help with the symptoms. Bananas, meanwhile, can help bring your potassium levels back up to normal.
Ginger capsules, too, may be able to help with nausea or bloating, according to nutritionist Monica Reinagel, who spoke with Details. "Take two ginger capsules every hour with water," she told the outlet, but not on an empty stomach.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Researchers in one Korean study also observed that asparagus, especially the amino acids found in the leaves and shoots, were helpful in speeding up the process of metabolizing alcohol. (Those effects were observed when the asparagus was eaten prior to the onset of a hangover, though there were still benefits to the already hungover, the researchers believed.)
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Lastly, a recent study from Utrecht University revealed that people with lowered levels of vitamin B23 and zinc suffered more severe hangovers. These two substances are commonly found in meat, suggesting that election night may not be the best time to try going vegan.