Monday, October 19, 2009

7 Tips To Get Rid Of A Wine Hangover

How about teaming up your favorite meal with the best of
wine this weekend? It sounds a great idea but don’t you
think you may overindulge? Well, you may not mind this but
what about the hangover you have to face, the other
morning. How about spending you entire Sunday afternoon
sitting inside the bathroom, with one hand on your forehead
and the other on your stomach? Scary isn’t it?

Hey, hold on! I am not trying to scare the life out of
you. I am just showing you the real picture of a hangover
that you may require to face the following day after you
have overindulged in your favorite wine.

This sounds really bad but don’t worry, there are many
tips you can follow in order to get rid of a wine hangover.
All you need to do is to follow the instructions given below:

a) Water, water and water:

Water is the key to get over the wine hangover. Drink
plenty of water. Alcohol has a tendency to dehydrate your
body. This is the main reason that most people end up
having a lot of liquids in the form of plain water, lemon
water, coffee and black tea without having pee for a single
time. If you want to stay away from the temptation of
overindulging in wine, the best way is to have a glass of
water for each glass of wine you desire to have. Wine is a
great source of water, but the presence of water tends to
produce adverse effects on the body. Hence, it is necessary
to keep hydrating your body with water.

b) Binge in:

Sounds great! Believe me, it really works. Eat your
favorite meal or some snacks an hour before a drink. This
will save you from getting involved into overindulge and
the hangover. The meal or snack should include bread or
pasta.

c) No prescription drugs:

So you want to save money! It’s a good idea but you should
not save money via mixing your glass of wine with
prescription drugs for more effects. This will only damage
your body. Drink less if you really want to save money.

d) Milk:

Drink a glass of milk prior to consuming wine. This will
provide a protection coat to your stomach and helps you
absorb the alcohol in the wine.

e) No salt:

Salt will prove dangerous as it tends to maximize the
process of dehydration. You should stay away from salt when
having margarita...

f) An aspirin:

An aspirin will help you to remove headache. Avoid taking
ibuprofen or paracetamol. These medicines usually have
adverse effects on the body especially after the
consumption of wine.

g) Avoid dark drinks:

The major hangover you experience may be due to combining
red wine with whiskey. You should mix whiskey with soda or
water. Avoid mixing it with cola and tonic.

Hangover is due to over indulgence in wine. Try to stay
away from it. Follow the instructions mentioned above you
would feel better after a wine party with your friends.

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Thanks for reading and keep on brewin'

Chef Brian Ankner

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