What not to eat after drinking alcohol

“Protein is critical in terms of building and maintaining a healthy immune system,” says Dorfman.

“Protein will heal you.” Why is an omelet a step in the right direction? Eggs contain cysteine and taurine.

Best hangover food for upset stomach

Amino acid cysteine helps detoxify the body of acetaldehyde, a toxic byproduct of alcohol, while studies show that taurine can reverse damage to the liver caused by flushing toxins out of the body. Yolks are a great source of choline, which supports brain function.

If you prefer your eggs scrambled, here's the one right way to cook them.

Bananas, rice, applesauce and toast is what Dr.

George Koob, PhD, director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism prescribes. “You don’t want to have anything rich that would require you to take TUMS,” says Koob. “Stick to non-gut irritating foods.”

With queasiness still a factor, pick one of these to start and work your way through this limited menu over the course of a day or two.