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16 Foods to Get Rid of Hangovers and Flu

No one likes being sick with the flu. Fever, aches, nausea and congestion all make for a very unpleasant experience. So here are 16 foods that will help you battle and prevent the flu (and some can help you with a hangover too).
 
 
1. Ginger tea will help ease Nausea.
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2. Add honey and get some extra (and much needed) antioxidants.
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3. Citrus pulp contain flavonoids which help bolster your immune system.
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4. Are you congested? Sinuses all backed up? Eat something spicy – spicy foods are incredibly effective decongestants. (But avoid it if your stomach’s hurting!)
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5. Regular tea (“black tea”) is a great decongestant and helps sooth a sore throat. Green tea is rich in antioxidants which help fight infections.
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6. Tomato juice is great for hydration, and is rich in minerals and nutrients your body needs.
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7. Throat still sore? Eat a popsicle! (Try to buy a natural one)
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8. Sabra (aka “Prickly Pear”) is full of anti-inflammatory agents.
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9. The health benefits of eating Chicken Soup is not an old wive’s tale – it contains amino acids that clear mucus build-up.
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10. Asparagus helps the body replace essential enzymes that were lost due to drinking alcohol.
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11. Digestion problems? Eat some unsalted crackers.
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12. No crackers? Eat some toast. It’s great for calming a queasy stomach and helps the liver after a night of alcohol consumption.
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13. Egg-whites are very rich in protein which is needed to clear the body of toxins and stabilize blood-sugar.
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14. Quinoa – A superfood, packed-full of amino acids that help recuperate after a night of drinking.
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15. Coconut water is rich in electrolytes which the body needs when you’re sick, and they’re much healthier than artificial energy drinks.
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16. Rich in Potassium and electrolytes, Bananas are an excellent source of energy when you need to sweat off a flu.
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