Hangover

A severe headache or other after effects caused by drinking an excess of alcohol.

FOODS TO EAT MORE OF

• Fruits: apples, bananas, lemons, limes
• Vegetables: arugula, cabbage, collard greens, kale, romaine lettuce, spinach, watercress
• Whole grains, oats, eggs
• Drink plenty of fluids before going to bed (water, fruit juice, herbal tea)
• Cumin, ginger, turmeric
• Black tea or pickle juice have also shown to be especially effective

FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE

• Greasy foods
• Oranges, grapefruit, tomatoes 

ESSENTIAL OILS 

•  Fennel, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, rosemary, sandalwood (bottom of feet, temples, shoulders).

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HERBAL

• Cumin, dandelion, evening primrose oil, ginger, German chamomile, lavender, meadowsweet, slippery elm bark powder, turmeric

YOGA / MEDITATION THERAPY

• Yoga For Hangovers (22 minutes - Yoga with Adriene)
• Hangover | Useful Yoga  (10 minutes - Tonic)

HOMEOPATHIC

• Nicotiana tabacum

FOOD MEDICINE 
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.

Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian

BEVERAGES

Banana-Blueberry Smoothie (GF VT)

Mega-Greens Smoothie (GF VT)

Strawberry Banana Smoothie (GF VT)

BananaSauce Smoothie (GF VG VT)

PB & Jelly Sandwich Smoothie (GF VG VT)

Super Skin Smoothie (GF VT)

Golden Milk (LC GF VG VT)

Pineapple Kale Smoothie (GF VG VT)

MAINS

Avocado & Egg Toast (LC GF KT VT)

Buddha Bowl (GF VG VT)

Healthy Scrambled Eggs (LC GF KT VT)

Quinoa Oatmeal (LC GF VG VT)

Avocado Egg Salad (LC GF KT VT)

Chicken Bone Broth (LC GF)

Japanese Onion Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Spicy Breakfast Burritos

Beef Bone Broth (LC GF)

Ham & Collards Soup (LC GF)

Miso Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Vegetable Broth (LC GF VG VT)

SIDES

Asian Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Ginger (LC GF VG VT)

Collard Greens (LC GF)

Creamy Kale (LC GF KT VG VT)

Fried Cabbage (LC GF VG VT KT)

Miso Slaw (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts (LC GF VG VT)

Spicy Asian Coleslaw

Zattar Quinoa Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Avocado Cilantro-Lime Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Brown Sugar Bacon Brussels Sprouts (GF)

Creamed Spinach (KT VT)

Dill Vinaigrette Greens (LC GF VG VT KT)

Irish Potatoes (Colcannon) (LC GF VT)

Nutty Brussel Sprouts (GF KT)

Sauteed Kale (GF KT)

Spinach & Strawberry Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Bacon Brussel Sprouts (LC GF KT)

Brussels Sprouts with Cashew Sauce (GF)

Creamed Spinach Au Gratin (KT VT)

Farro (VG VT)

Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing (LC GF VG VT)

Pickle Deviled Eggs (LC GF KT VT)

Sauteed Spinach (LC GF KT VG VT)

Warm Red Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)