When battling a hangover, certain foods and drinks can intensify dehydration, headaches, and nausea. Steer clear of these seven culprits—your body will thank you during recovery.
Alcoholic drinks
The 'hair of the dog' remedy is a myth. More alcohol worsens dehydration, amplifying your misery.
Fatty foods
Skip late-night pizza, fries, burgers, or fried chicken. Your body prioritizes processing alcohol over fats, leading to storage and prolonged discomfort—day or night.
Greasy breakfasts
Eggs and toast are fine, but bacon, sausage, and cheese sandwiches mimic fatty foods, forcing your body to store fats instead of metabolizing them.
Orange juice
Its sugars and fluids seem helpful, but acidity irritates your stomach. Opt for bananas, tomato juice, or green tea to replenish and soothe.
Meat
Alcohol lowers blood sugar, spiking headaches. Meat without carbs makes it worse—best to skip it.
Too much coffee
A single cup is okay post-hydration, but excess dehydrates further. Choose water first.
Everything spicy
Spicy foods overwhelm your sensitive stomach during a hangover.
