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    The 2 Hangover-Curing Recipes You’ll Need This Weekend

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    Searching for hangover cures? These two cocktails are guaranteed to make you feel a whole lot better and with minimal fuss.

    The Science Behind Why A Blood Mary Is One Of The Best Hangover Cures

    They contain tomato juice and research has shown that that tomatoes contain compounds that protect against liver injury. The victim of a big night out: usually your liver. So stock up on tomatoes.

    But that’s not the only benefit the main ingredient of the Bloody Mary provides. Tomatoes also contain Vitamin C and B6 which could reduce the symptoms of a hangover.

    The Bloody Mary calls for a touch of salt. That could help because salt helps replenish the electrolytes you lose through the frequent urination and fluid loss that comes with drinking.

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    Hangover Cures To Try: The Virgin Bloody Mary

    A Bloody Mary has long been touted as one of the best hangover cures. This one with no alcohol and the addition of kimchi is guaranteed to become a fast favourite.

    Non-Alcoholic Virgin Kimchi Bloody Mary

    A Bloody Mary has long been touted as one of the best hangover cures. This one with no alcohol and the addition of kimchi is guaranteed to become a fast favourite.

    Prep Time 5 minutes mins

    Course DrinksCuisine Cocktails

    Servings 2 people

    2 Bottles Marty’s Spiced Tomato Juice/Virgin Bloody Mary, chilled2 Tbsp Juice (liquid) from your kimchi¼ tsp Soy sauce (add more if needed)¼ tsp Fish sauce (optional)½ tsp Wasabi pasteGarnishing (optional):Togarashi spice/chili salt for the rim of the glassLime wedgesKimchiFennel
    Sprinkle togarashi spice/chili salt onto a plate.Run a lime wedge around the rim of your serving glasses to dampen the rim and dip the rim of the glasses into the mixture.Choose either Spiced Tomato Juice or Virgin Bloody Mary if you prefer a little more spice.In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, season the Marty’s with kimchi juice, soy, fish sauce, and wasabi. Be sure to mix thoroughly until all the wasabi is dissolved. Add soy sauce to taste.Next, fill both glasses with ice, pour over the cocktail mix and add garnishes.

    Barman’s tip: Not all kimchis are the same; their strength varies depending on the brand, and some can have quite a fishy taste. Add the soy sauce, then taste, and then add the fish sauce if necessary.

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    Hangover Cures To Try: The Red Snapper

    The Red Snapper cocktail is similar to a Bloody Mary except it uses gin rather than vodka. Try it and thank us later.

    Red Snapper

    The Red Snapper cocktail is similar to a Bloody Mary except it uses gin rather than vodka. Try it and thank us later.

    Prep Time 39 minutes mins

    Course DrinksCuisine Cocktails

    Servings 2 people

    90 ml Gin (preferably a London Dry)2 Bottles Marty’s Spiced Tomato Juice, chilled5-10 ml Lemon juice (add to taste)A few drops of Tabasco Sauce/Sriracha sauce (add to taste)1½ tsp Horseradish cream (optional)Salt or olive brine (to taste)Garnishing (optional):Chilli salt for the rim of the glassLime wedge2 Sticks Celery2 Skewers Olives
    Pour chili salt onto a plate.Run the lime wedge around the rim of your glasses to dampen each and dip the rim of the glasses into your chili salt.In a mixing glass, combine Marty’s with gin, lemon juice, hot sauce an horseradish. Stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly mixed. Add salt to taste or, if opting for a skewer of olives or pickles for garnish, you can also add about 1 tsp of brine to each drink.Fill the glasses with ice, pour the mixture between two glasses, and add your desired garnishes.

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      The Nutritionist’s Guide To Actually Surviving A Hangover

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      Last night was a total blast, but this morning? Not so much. Anyone who’s ever shamelessly downed one too many glasses of wine, mixed drinks, beers, shots, or all of the above, is familiar with the body-aching regret and toilet-clutching desperation that so kindly ensues after a night of hitting the booze bag. And while the only real cure to avoiding this ungodly feeling is to drink moderately — or not at all — thankfully, there are a few ways to bounce back without posting up in bed the entire day. We asked two nutritionists to share their best-kept secrets to surviving a hangover.
      1. You know this one… drink water
      Need help surviving a hangover? You know the drill: drink one glass of water for every alcoholic beverage you swig. But, let’s be honest, it usually never happens that way. That’s why water’s the first beverage you should drink after waking up from your hangover haze. “The best way to normalise your body fluids and regain a balance in your body’s chemistry is to focus on getting as much water in as possible,” says dietician Elizabeth Shaw. Aim for eight to 10 glasses to start feeling like your old self again.
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      2. … And an electrolyte-rich beverage
      Because your body is so depleted of liquids, it can’t function at its normal level. This causes you to go into starvation mode — queue the headaches, body aches and fatigue. “Alcohol sucks your organs dry of any liquid, so not only do you need to replenish it with water, but you also need more vitamins and nutrients to quench that hangover thirst,” says celeb dietician and fitness expert Isabel Smith. Your best bet: opt for coconut water, a more natural beverage that’s loaded with potassium and low in sugar content.
      3. Suck on ginger sweets
      Pregnant women swear by them to treat their morning sickness and you can bet they also come in handy when it comes to curing those equally pesky hangover symptoms. “Ginger has been used for centuries in traditional herbal medicine to cure motion sickness, vomiting and nausea,” says Smith. Pour yourself some ginger tea, or chop up some ginger root to put into a yoghurt or smoothie. If you’re not a fan of the taste, there are pills that’ll also do the trick. Just make sure you have some food in your stomach beforehand.
      4. Eat a well-balanced breakfast
      Along with hydration, your body needs nutrients when it comes to surviving a hangover. “Because alcohol disrupts nearly every tissue in your body, along with its ability to absorb nutrients, it’s important to replenish all vitamins and minerals from real, solid foods,” says Shaw. “Focus on fuelling up with hydrating eats like watermelon, cucumbers and leafy greens, as well as heavy, protein-packed foods like lean meat, avocado and eggs to give your organs the nutrition and fluid kick they’re craving.”
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      5. Sweat it out
      It may be painful, but breaking a sweat is one of the best cures for helping people kick headaches, bloat and fatigue. “The natural endorphins released from your body while you get your heart rate up will make you feel 10 times better,” says Smith. “In addition, you’re speeding up your metabolism so that it processes the alcohol more quickly.” Just be sure to have plenty of water on hand and don’t do anything that makes you feel like you’re going to lose your breakfast (or pass out!).
      6. Go easy on the caffeine
      Your morning cup of coffee might be the one thing that helps you function and snap into action on weekdays, but after a night of drinking it’ll only further dehydrate you. “Caffeine constricts blood vessels, which can make headaches even worse,” says Smith. “Also, remember that coffee is a diuretic, so in a situation where you’re already dehydrated, you don’t want to lose anymore fluid.” Instead, choose a lower-caffeine option like green tea — iced or hot. It will bring you back to life without further evaporating your body’s liquid levels.
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      7. Avoid acidic foods and beverages
      Sometimes we can be more prone to acid reflux the day after drinking, so steer clear of citrus fruits, like oranges and lemons, or tomatoes. “A bloody Mary might sound like the perfect remedy (and taste like it too!), but your bod is not equipped to handle the acidity level,” says Smith. Instead, sip some carbonated water, which can help bring up any trapped air in your stomach that’s making you feel even more nauseous.
      And… you’re back! So how about a cocktail? Haha!
      This article was originally published on www.womenshealthmag.com  More