What To Do If You Get A Thanksgiving 'Food Hangover'

Thanksgiving is perhaps the one day of the year when it’s totally acceptable ― and even expected ― to completely overdo it at the dinner table. While there’s nothing wrong with indulging in a delicious meal, going in for third servings of stuffing, mashed potatoes and pecan pie may have some consequences. Come Friday morning, you might find yourself experiencing a nasty “food hangover,” the unscientific but all-too-real ailment characterized by fatigue, bloating, brain fog, general discomfort and maybe even nausea and heartburn. It may not be the same thing as a real hangover from drinking too much alcohol, but it can feel pretty darn similar. Overeating ― particularly rich, heavy foods ― can leave you with an array of unpleasant physical symptoms, plus a bad mood. Sound familiar?  “Some people can get constipation, while others may get diarrhea,” Barbara Mendez, a registered pharmacist and integrative nutritionist, told The Huffington Post. “You’ll likely also feel tired and groggy. Lethargy is definitely connected to overeating the wrong kinds of foods.” Avoidable as this situation may be, many of us will find ourselves overstuffed and feeling gross on Thanksgiving. Nutritionists offer advice on coping with the aftermath.  Where ‘Food Hangovers’ Come From  The four main culprits are fatty, sugary, salty and carbohydrate-rich foods ― all available in abundance on most Th...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news