Hangovers are caused by many things: the acetaldehyde and acetic acid left from alcohol conversion, the lack of glucose to cells (even in the brain) since the liver was busy converting alcohol, the deficiency of vitamins and minerals either used up by alcohol conversion or flushed from the system by alcohol’s effects, dehydration from alcohol’s diuretic properties, and unhappy stomach irritation from the overabundance of alcohol .

While researchers point out there is no proven hangover cure, there are plenty of supposed “folk” remedies, both old and new. We’ll try to provide one a week until we run out.

13) Ever tried rice and beans?  The food is filling, has a neutral flavor (depending on how you’ve spiced it, of course), and has lots of B vitamins to help you recoup!  Fills the belly, raises the blood sugar, and replenishes some vitamins.