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Mimosas are the quintessential brunch beverage, and I've yet to meet one person who doesn't love to waste away a morning imbibing this cocktail. The ingredients are simple, with only sparkling wine and juice. OJ is, of course, the classic — but feel free to try other juices, too (pineapple, tangerine, mango, the list goes on. . .) You don't have to splurge on the bottle of sparkling, but make Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! You know you shouldn't, but sometimes a girl just can't help herself. You plan to meet up with friends for a drink after work, and one drink turns into many more, which then turns into a rough next morning. We hope you don't have a hangover reading this, because we bring you some not-so-good news. "There are Read more
If you were out late last night wining and dining with friends, it's not until the next morning that you realize that last glass of pinot was a bad idea. Your head is pounding, the room is spinning, and if it's really grim, you have the urge to throw up every time you move: hangovers suck. If you're going to go all out, you're going to pay the price; our bodies are not designed to binge on bad Read more
I have heard it said that the best cure for a hangover is to drink in moderation, but there are times when we all go a bit overboard . . . like New Year's Eve. If you had a few drinks too many, let me explain what is going on with your body and offer a few suggestions to help your get over your hangover. Symptom: Dehydration Your throat and mouth are dry due to dehydration, which is caused by Read more
I've heard all sorts of crazy hangover cures, from Bloody Marys to pickled herring. The only surefire solution I've found is lots of water and, well, not drinking too much. However, a new study suggests that asparagus could also aid your post-indulgence misery. Apparently, the nutrients that make asparagus so good for you in other ways could also prevent hangovers. Researchers in South Korea Read more
Guess which star of The Hangover said this about curing a hangover? I was one of those stupid people that thought you could cure a hangover by exercise, which is the most nonsensical way. I would just run and try to sweat it out. I thought it was logical to sweat out the toxins [when] in fact I was probably sweating out what I needed to put in my body. Read more
It happens to us all at some time or another, but with an expected frequency on New Year's Eve. We drink too much, and then we pay for it the next day. Are you hung up by your hangover? Well, let me explain what is going on with your body and help you figure out ways to deal with the problems at hand. Symptom: Dehydration Your throat and mouth are dry due to dehydration, which is caused by the Read more
I've never really given Bloody Marys a fair shot. There are a lot of die-hard fans who'll be completely appalled by that statement, but it's true. I've just always been slightly confused as to why anyone would ever want to mix tomato juice with vodka and add hot sauce. Why on earth people would want to drink that in the morning is beyond me. But in the interest of expanding my horizons, I Read more
Got a weekend hangover that you simply can't shake? Cure it with the ultimate hair-of-the-dog refreshment, the Michelada. All put together this quick, easy, and spicy drink is lime, salt, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces, and the light beer of your choice. Serve it up with some guacamole and enjoy! Read more
Whether you're Irish or not, many of us will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day by knocking back some Jameson whiskey and a pint or two of Guinness — and don't forget the Irish soda bread! Before you start feeling too bad about the alcohol and carb overload, you'll be glad to know that all those ads from the 1920s that read "Guinness Is Good For You" had some truth to them. Researchers from a Read more
