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"Yesterday was a regular workday for me, but not so for the throngs of green-clad revelers who were outside my office (and clogging my commute). If you were among the hard-core partiers, you might not be feeling so great today. While it may not be possible to &amp;quot;undo&amp;quot; all the damage, you can make some smart food choices that will help speed your recovery. Here are some top tips from nutritionists and authors Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD and Lyssie Lakatos, RD: \u00E2\u00A2Focus on re-hydrating. Skip the Bloody Mary, and stay away from excess caffeine, too. The goal is to replace fluids and electrolytes you lost while overdoing the alcohol, so you&amp;#039;ll want to sip on plenty of water or a sports drink (like Gatorade) that has added electrolytes. Orange juice is also a great pick because it contains potassium (also found in bananas and kiwi), and fruit juice in general is helpful because it contains fructose, a naturally-occurring sugar that increases the rate at which your body eliminates toxins. \u00E2\u00A2Eat light and healthy\u2014but definitely eat! Your stomach will probably feel better with something in it. Just avoid heavy foods, which are hard to digest and will make you feel more lethargic. At each meal, try to include a protein and some carbs but not too much fat. Think egg whites and wheat toast or a turkey wrap. \u00E2\u00A2Move a little. You may be tempted to lounge in bed all day, but resist the urge. A little activity will help you metabolize any alcohol left in your system and also aid digestion. You don&amp;#039;t have to trek to the gym (and you shouldn&amp;#039;t if you feel awful), but at least take a few laps around the block. \u2014Barbara Brody, Health Editor "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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