Most of us have suffered the dreaded symptoms of a hangover: a fuzzy head, headache, and an upset stomach. But have you ever felt hung-over when you haven’t so much as sniffed an alcoholic drink? You’re not imagining it – our diet can contain foods that, if they don’t agree with us, trigger the familiar discomfort associated with having had one too many.
‘While not as well studied as traditional alcohol hangovers, these sensations are believed to stem from the body’s response to specific foods andhangover,’ adds dietitian Ro Huntriss**. Not only do sufferers feel unwell, they may also feel remorse, but without the memories of a fun night out.