Chances are if your New Year’s Eve involves alcohol you’ll probably be hurting on New Year’s Day. We get it. We've got you covered. Eat a full meal and hydrate before drinking. You may or may not be familiar with what happens when you drink too much on an empty stomach, but to put it simply, you get intoxicated. Eating a good meal before drinking or while consuming alcohol is a good idea because it slows down the absorption of alcohol.
Have a plan. Like a 1-3 drinks and you're done, plan. If you don’t have a plan in place when you start drinking, it’s already too late. It’s important to think about your limits, and how much you want to drink beforehand and stick to the plan. So, if that means you're typically tipsy after two or three glasses, spread them out throughout the night and don't get pressured into drinking more than you want.
Drink water in between drinks. Alcohol causes you to urinate more, which can lead to dehydration. An important step to preventing a hangover is staying hydrated throughout the night.
