Nothing takes the “happy” out of a new year like waking up with a
raging hangover. How to cope with the throbbing head, fatigue, muscle
aches and all the other classic signs that you overdid it on Dec. 31?
New Yorkers who know share their tips.
Nutritionist Lisa R. Young — “Eat foods that will
replenish electrolytes,” says the upper East Side food expert. Top on
her list: bananas, baked potato (not French fries, which are greasy and
can irritate your already tumultuous tummy), leafy greens and dates.
“And drink lots of water.”
Sommelier Morgan Harris — “Fight fire with fire,” says
the head wine wiz at Aureole on W. 42nd St. in the Theater District.
“Alcohol’s a diuretic, so you need to put liquid back in your body.” His
go-to’s are Gatorade and seltzer. “And I keep slamming water all day,”
says the Williamsburg, Brooklyn, resident.
Dara Kass, M.D. — This doc’s hangover Rx: Drink at
least 16 ounces of water, take two Motrin (or your anti-inflammatory of
choice) and get lots of rest. “That’s a good start,” says Kass,
assistant professor of emergency medicine at New York University Langone
Medical Center.
Exercise expert Don Saladino — “When I overdo it, I set
up an IV treatment to bounce back as quickly as possible,” says the
co-owner of Drive fitness clubs in Manhattan. The nutrient- and
electrolyte-infused IV flows through veins like shots down a rowdy
reveler’s throat — and isn’t cheap. Figure $200 and up. “If you play,
you pay,” says Saladino, who also swears by an infrared sauna to help
battle a hangover.
Bartender George W. Plunkett — “Hair of the dog on New
Year’s Day is a good start,” says this Bayside, Queens, barkeep. “Have
yourself a good Bloody Mary.” His recipe: Tomato juice, a dash of
Tabasco and Worcestershire sauces, a dollop of horseradish, a shake of
salt and pepper and, oh yeah, your favorite vodka. “I’ll be serving
plenty of those on Sunday,” says Plunkett, who’ll be behind the bar then
at CJ Sullivan’s American Grill in Flushing, Queens.
Bar owner Keith Hamilton — This co-owner of Our Wicked
Lady in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn also supports the hair of the dog,
with a twist. “I believe in the Bloody Maria,” he says. “It’s a Bloody
Mary, but with tequila, not vodka. It’s a bit more stimulating. It gives
it a little extra bite.”
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