How to Cure a Hangover

by Cindi Sutter, Founder & Editor Spirited Table®  - Excerpt from The Art of Hosting and Decorating  by Lydie Stassart, former Tastemaker in Residence.

Photo by Marcel Painchaud on Unsplash

A hangover is caused by:

• dehydration

• hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

• substances found in poor quality alcoholic beverages (sulfites, additives…)

Immediately after a party, drink water, lots of water: 2 glasses if possible, 4 glasses is even better.  This is the best way to fight headaches.

Prepare a bottle of water on your nightstand before you leave for your event.

The following day, upon waking up, eat a banana or take some vitamin C. Avoid orange juice; it is too acidic.  Or else, drink a clear broth or a soup loaded with minerals.

Drink a detox- or chamomile tea only.  Regular teas and coffees have a diuretic effect and will accentuate the dehydration.

Eat rice.  This will coat your stomach and give you the slow carbs that you will need during the day.

As a last resort, try a Bloody Mary (but easy on the vodka!). But this option is far from generating a consensus.