The ultimate (healthy) hangover snack after a festival

You just went wild for a weekend at your favorite festival, the beats are still echoing in your head and... there it is: the hangover. Whether it's from alcohol, lack of sleep, or a cocktail of everything mixed together, your body screams for recovery. And guess what? What you eat can really make a difference. Forget that standard fatty snack you might only regret later. Want to know what helps you feel fresh again and is healthy? Read on quickly! 

How does that hangover happen? 

Due to alcohol and XTC use, you become dehydrated, your blood sugar is low, and your body tries to break down all kinds of waste products. So both physical and mental complaints arise. This often leads to fatigue, gloominess, headache, and a general feeling of being unwell.  

This means you need food that:

• Hydrates 
• Replenishes your energy 
• Your body helps recover 

Why do we often choose fatty food? 

People often choose a fatty, unhealthy "katermeal" because of the need for quick energy and comfort after exhaustion from drugs or alcohol. The brain craves fat and sugar because they stimulate the reward system and give a temporary boost to depleted neurotransmitters like dopamine. Moreover, a hangover lowers your self-discipline, making convenience and comfort more important than healthy eating.  

But why is that not wise? 

Fatty and spicy food makes your stomach even more unsettled and it takes longer to get the right nutrients back in. So rather choose a balanced meal with a mix of carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats; this keeps your stomach calm. Also, sugary snacks give you a short spike in your blood sugar but then only make you feel more sluggish. 

Choose helpful nutrients 

After XTC use, your body needs nutrients to recover and regain balance. Think of fruit, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, and lean proteins like egg or chicken. But who feels like that when you're hungover? That changes when you make something tasty with those ingredients so you at least get some of the right nutrients and can enjoy it as if it were a kapsalon, but healthy! 

5 good ingredients 

Here are a few ingredients that reduce your hangover and taste good: 

1. Egg 
Eggs are full of cysteine, an amino acid that helps your body break down toxins like acetaldehyde (the culprit behind that hangover). 
Hangover meal: fried egg with cheese. Or a healthy sandwich with egg, lettuce, tomato, cucumber. 

2. Avocado  
Avocado has healthy fats that give you energy and also contain potassium for recovery. 
Hangover meal: Avocado toast: whole grain bread, avocado, a boiled or fried egg, chili flakes, and a little lemon juice (vitamin C).  

3. Vegetables and fruit  
Vegetables and fruit help with hydration and are a natural source of vitamins to make you feel fresh again. Fruit like a banana, orange, or kiwi is always good. These are small meals and are especially easy to digest. 
Hangover meal: Rice cake with hummus and cucumber: Light and hydrating. Or make a fruit salad if you have trouble eating a dry rice cake. 
Hangover meal: Bananas with peanut butter: Easy, tasty, and full of energy. Or with your quark. 

 4. (Noodle) soup 
Noodle soup is a real comfort food hero after a heavy night, and that's not without reason. It combines hydration, electrolytes, and easily digestible carbohydrates in one steaming bowl. Whether you choose a classic ramen, pho, or a simple broth with noodles, it helps your body recover in multiple ways. 

 5. Sweet potato 
Sweet potato is full of carbohydrates, which slowly rebuild your energy level without a sugar crash. In addition, they provide fiber to help your digestion get going (yes, that's important after a night of partying), and they contain a lot of potassium, a mineral you lose through alcohol or other substances.  
Hangover meal: Sweet potato hash: sweet potato cubes, fried egg, avocado, and salt and pepper.  
Hangover meal: make a healthy kapsalon.  

Hydration is key 

Don't forget to drink enough water! Add a little lemon or ginger for a fresh taste and extra recovery power. Ginger also helps calm your stomach and reduces nausea. But don't drink too much at once; take a glass of water or tea now and then.  

Hopefully these products and nutrients help you feel better in no time! And let's be honest: after all that festival joy, you deserve to take good care of yourself. So turn on that blender, fry an egg, and make sure you recover quickly!  

One last tip: hAlways have enough food at home in advance or cook a meal in advance so you only have to warm it up if you don't feel like cooking.  

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