Get Over That Holi Hangover

Holi's here, and that means it's time to bring on the colours and get into the festive spirit, so to speak. But sometimes it's difficult to recover from Holi drinking, especially when you have to work the next day. Here are a few ways to deal with a Holi hangover. 

AT THE PARTY Don't mix drinks: This will only exacerbate a hangover, so it's best to stick to one type.
Don't drink on an empty stomach: Make sure you head to a Holi party on a full stomach. Otherwise, the alcohol will hit your system with a vengeance.
Avoid deep-fried food: Steer clear of food that's oily and fried as this could make you feel nauseous later.
Drink water regularly: Keep sipping on water every half an hour, or between drinks, as this will prevent you from getting dehydrated.

AFTER THE PARTY Rehydrate your system: If you have a headache after binge drinking, keep sipping on lemon juice with water, or just plain water.

Drink buttermilk: If your stomach is acting up, it's best to drink buttermilk to soothe your stomach.

Don't drink coffee or tea: Need a pick-me-up before you head out to work? Don't drink coffee or tea even though it may be your usual way to perk up in the mornings. The caffeine in coffee will further dehydrate your body. Instead, drink herbal tea as it does not contain caffeine.

Have a smoothie: Fructose is a healthy form of sugar, and bananas have natural antacids that can help with nausea, so one of the best ways to get over a hangover is to have a banana shake. All you need to do is combine cold milk and chopped bananas in a blender and blitz them. If you want to make the shake more interesting, add strawberries, carrots, bananas and berries of your preference to it.

Go for a walk: This may be the thing you are least inclined to do, but getting some fresh air is one of the best ways to counter a hangover-induced headache.