Who hasn’t had a hangover at least once? For some of us, one is all it takes, and we swear off alcohol for good. The rest of us learned to cope with, and prevent hangovers as best we can. So what causes a hangover anyway? As it turns out, no one knows for sure. There are of course, some very good theories on the matter.
Some experts think a hangover may be triggered or enhanced by the dehydrating effect of alcohol on the body. A hangover might even be a type of state of withdrawal your body has to go through after being exposed to large amounts of alcohol. Some experts think hangovers may arise due to chemical compounds in alcohol that get converted into formaldehyde by the liver. Dark alcohols like wine and whiskey have more of these so that might be why they tend to cause hangovers more so than clear liquids like gin or vodka.
Whatever the cause, the symptoms are all too familiar. If you have a hangover, you’ll know it. The symptoms you might experience include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, headache, trembling, diarrhea, and sensitivity to sound and light. Everyone has their own pet cure for a hangover from eating greasy fast food to drinking more alcohol.
1.) The best bet is to avoid a hangover altogether. You can still go out, drink, and have a good time. Just keep these tips in mind:
2.) Limit your alcoholic drinks. Alternate between alcohol and water or juice so you don’t drink to be excess.
3.) Eat first. A full stomach causes alcohol to be absorbed more slowly into your bloodstream.
4.) Avoid mixing alcoholic drinks. Stick with wine or rum but don’t go mixing them, or you have a greater chance of getting a hangover.
5.) Choose clear alcohol like vodka and avoid dark whiskey and rum.
6.) Avoid soda as a mixer since carbonated drinks and products with caffeine or sugar will speed the absorption of alcohol and contribute to a crash the next morning.
Do like the alcohol companies advise: Drink Responsibly!
When you see the results in black and white, it is pretty scary. It is all based on BMI or body mass index. Your body mass index is figured by calculating your weight against your height. An easy way to find yours is to search online for a free calculator where you enter your weight and height, and it returns your BMI. When you know your BMI, you can see how you compare to this study.
Apparently, the large majority of us makes decisions about what we eat in terms of taste first, followed by cost, convenience and then nutrition. So whether the calorie count is there for us all to see or not, it won’t change our food behavior overnight.
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