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New Year's Eve is a festival characterised by happiness, laughter, and most often overindulgence in food and drinks. Many have the urge to have several drinks as midnight approaches, which might leave them feeling worse the following day. Common hangover symptoms, such as headaches, exhaustion, and nausea, may affect the usually happy beginning of a new year.
Fortunately, some Indian dishes work like a charm and slightly reduce the symptoms of a hangover. They are filled with nutrients, and easy to prepare. Check out these refreshing recipes.
Ginger-Lemon Juice
In Indian homes, the mix of ginger and lemon juice is an effective hangover cure. Lemon provides the body with a vital vitamin C in addition to helping to correct the pH level in the body, and fresh ginger contains natural components that help to reduce nausea and ease an upset tummy. Freshly grated ginger, lemon juice, and a little honey are combined with warm water to make this easy yet powerful mixture. It soothes stomach discomfort, while at the same time performing the usual function of quenching thirst.
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Upma
Another common breakfast option is upma, a savoury preparation of semolina and water, which is mixed with rich spices and mild carbohydrates, so it's ideal for a hangover cure. Although it is easy on the stomach, the dish gives you the energy you need to fight off fatigue. Upma, which is made with vegetables, mild spices and dry-roasted semolina, helps control blood sugar levels that usually rise and fall during a hangover. Curry leaves and black pepper added to its preparation have digestive advantages. This dish is warm and comforting, easy on the stomach and provides the body with the energy it has lost.
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Masala Oats
Masala oats are the ideal hangover cure because they combine Indian flavours with a worldwide superfood. In addition to having B vitamins, which are frequently lost after drinking alcohol, oats offer complex carbs that aid in blood sugar regulation. Some of the spices used are black pepper, ginger, and cumin to help you fight nausea and improve digestion. This dish works especially well because it's easy on the stomach and healthy. The spices in the recipe have some extra beneficial effects on the body but it has the fibre content that aids in the absorption of toxins.
Curd Rice
South Indian staple curd rice has several advantages for hangover recovery. When rice and yoghurt are combined, the stomach is soothed and the gut is restocked with healthy bacteria. The dish is light and assists in correcting the electrolyte balance affected when one takes alcohol. Rice's carbs supply consistent energy, and curd's cooling qualities aid in lowering the internal heat produced by alcohol. It has extra digestive advantages when topped with curry leaves and ginger.
Tomato Soup
Another nourishing dish that helps lessen the symptoms of a hangover is tomato soup. Vitamins A and C present in tomatoes have antioxidants that help to detoxify the body. This warm soup is perfect when you're feeling nauseous since it hydrates you while being easy on your stomach. To make tomato soup, combine ripe tomatoes, onions, and garlic, then simmer until the mixture thickens. While adding more nutrients, herbs like coriander or basil improve flavour. Drinking hot tomato soup helps the body replace lost fluids from alcohol-induced dehydration in addition to providing comfort.
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Dhokla
The fermented rice and chickpea flour dish dhokla provide a special blend of nutrients that are good for recovering from hangovers. Packed with probiotics and easily absorbed because of the fermentation process which also makes it beneficial to digestive health. The protein content helps regulate high blood sugar levels and because of its soft texture, it is gentle on the stomach. Curry leaves and mustard seeds give digestive qualities, and the mild sourness helps with nausea. Because it is steamed instead of fried, it is a great option for a sensitive stomach while still offering the nutrients needed for healing.
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Dal
The soup of lentils or dal is also very helpful in replenishing useful nutrients after a hard hangover. It’s loaded with fibre and protein so it provides sustaining energy and can reduce blood sugar levels. It also involves ginger, cumin, and turmeric which have anti-inflammatory as well as digestive properties as well. Dal is simple to digest and aids in restoring vital minerals that are lost when drinking alcohol. The protein helps to repair and restore the body while the warm broth works to rehydrate the body.
Idli
The mildest remedy for a hangover-damaged stomach is probably idli, steamed rice and lentil cake. Its neutral flavour doesn't overpower sensitive taste senses, and because it is fermented, it is high in probiotics and easily digested. Fermentation breaks down complex carbs hence improving the digestion and absorption of nutrients in the body. It comes with extra electrolytes and good fats when served with coconut chutney. Idli is suitable for individuals who need to be fed but need not be capable of consuming large meals, due to the combination of its fluffy structure. It is particularly appropriate for people sensitive to hot foods when recovering because it may be served at room temperature.
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