Advice
Dietitian Juliette Kellow reveals the healthy way to drink and be merry.
Government guidelines state that women should drink no more than 14 units of alcohol per week, and men no more than 21. How much you drink may surprise you.
On a detox? That means no wine with dinner, no beer down the pub, and no spirits on pain of death. These juices, smoothies, and chocolate recipes should take your mind off the demon drink.
Amaretto is Italy's best-selling liqueur and rightly so, we say. And it's best served with fairy lights around the glass...
Limoncello isn't just a shot drunken revellers knock back post-midnight when the wine and vodka has run out, it's a gorgeous lemon-infused libation which goes well in long drinks, cocktails, and with – or in – puds.
This firewater is actually a powerful 'digestivo' that complements bitter chocolate and coffee.
Hangover food
Ah, so you couldn't resist. Now the deed is done, resist a fry-up or a bag of chips – if you're hungover, these recipes will get you back on your feet much quicker than a lard feast.
The morning after
A smoothie is easier on an upset stomach than acidic juice: the papaya is full of vitamin C and bananas will stabilise blood sugar levels, as will the oats in this home-made muesli dish.
Papaya and banana smoothie
Apple bircher muesli
Mid-morning
This fruit juice will provide another dose of much-needed vitamins while a slice of ginger loaf will combat nausea.
Mango, pineapple, ginger and lime juice
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Lunch
A light, chicken soup is easy to digest and will provide protein. Eat
with some wholemeal bread which will provide you with a steady stream
of energy.
Poached chicken broth
Mid-afternoon snack
The caffeine from this mocha latte will clear your head and wake you up if you're having a mid-afternoon lull.
Iced mocha latte
Don't forget to drink at least a pint of water before you go to bed,
and sip water throughout the following day (don't gulp, your delicate stomach
may not handle it!)
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