Susan GrahamAvoiding the New Year Hangover (LINK)
December 31st 2007 04:54
Writing in The Times Sybil Kapoor provides pretox and detox recipes that are just the ticket for avoiding the New Year handover:
New Year’s Eve can be the biggest party of the year. It’s almost as if the past few weeks have been a training run, leading up to this one glorious night of excess. If you’re planning a blowout, it’s wise to take some precautions to lessen the evil effects of overindulgence. So, plan your pretox and detox as well as you do the night itself.
To minimise the effect of drinking too much, you should eat foods that line the stomach and slow down the absorption of alcohol. How you achieve this will depend on how your evening is mapped out: if you’re going out to dinner before partying, you don’t have to worry so much; if you’re going to party all night, you need to ensure that you at least start the evening with a full tummy. Smoothies and lassis are perfect. You can make them earlier in the day and leave them to chill in the fridge.
If you’re having friends round before heading out, offer them something quick, easy and filling, such as mini jacket potatoes or home-made pizza. Pasta and risotto are also good. If you don’t have time, wrap up some hearty rolls, and take them and a bottle of water (to keep you hydrated) out on the town. It’s amazing how peckish you can feel at about 11.30pm. And remember, leftover Christmas cake is perfect for munchies and tastes delicious with champagne.
For the morning after, advance preparation is essential. You will be in no fit state to head out to the shops, so make sure the fridge contains everything you might need. If you are suffering from a hangover, you need to rehydrate your body and replenish it with sugar and salt.
Start with freshly squeezed juice — it’s ideal for gently sorting you out. Once the benefits of drinking it kick in, you will start to feel hungry. The kitchen can then become a comfort zone where you slowly pull together a simple yet scrumptious brunch. Nibble on the odd berry or piece of banana as you go, and revel in the luxury of taking your time.
And enjoy the celebrations!
Happy New Year!
Glass of Champagne.
New Year’s Eve can be the biggest party of the year. It’s almost as if the past few weeks have been a training run, leading up to this one glorious night of excess. If you’re planning a blowout, it’s wise to take some precautions to lessen the evil effects of overindulgence. So, plan your pretox and detox as well as you do the night itself.
To minimise the effect of drinking too much, you should eat foods that line the stomach and slow down the absorption of alcohol. How you achieve this will depend on how your evening is mapped out: if you’re going out to dinner before partying, you don’t have to worry so much; if you’re going to party all night, you need to ensure that you at least start the evening with a full tummy. Smoothies and lassis are perfect. You can make them earlier in the day and leave them to chill in the fridge.
If you’re having friends round before heading out, offer them something quick, easy and filling, such as mini jacket potatoes or home-made pizza. Pasta and risotto are also good. If you don’t have time, wrap up some hearty rolls, and take them and a bottle of water (to keep you hydrated) out on the town. It’s amazing how peckish you can feel at about 11.30pm. And remember, leftover Christmas cake is perfect for munchies and tastes delicious with champagne.
For the morning after, advance preparation is essential. You will be in no fit state to head out to the shops, so make sure the fridge contains everything you might need. If you are suffering from a hangover, you need to rehydrate your body and replenish it with sugar and salt.
Splash of orange juice. Flickr photo by friend_cuttack
Start with freshly squeezed juice — it’s ideal for gently sorting you out. Once the benefits of drinking it kick in, you will start to feel hungry. The kitchen can then become a comfort zone where you slowly pull together a simple yet scrumptious brunch. Nibble on the odd berry or piece of banana as you go, and revel in the luxury of taking your time.
And enjoy the celebrations!
Seattle New Year. Flickr photo by Robynw
Happy New Year!
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