eli5: What is “hangover food” and why do people specifically eat it when hungover?

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This question is worded a little odd, but what I’m trying to ask is why do people specifically eat things like bananas and soup after getting hammered? I’m wondering if this is just a craving thing or if there’s something about these foods I’m not aware of

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Anonymous 0 Comments

There is a LOT of misinformation here.

Try this: [https://www.verywellhealth.com/best-foods-for-hangover-8656718](https://www.verywellhealth.com/best-foods-for-hangover-8656718)

Anonymous 0 Comments

Banana ain’t going to do shit. Sausage and egg mcmuffin meal with OJ, neurofen plus and cup of tea, at least 20 min power nap, I’ll be as good as gold.

Anonymous 0 Comments

Who the hell eats bananas and soup after going out on the lash?

Anonymous 0 Comments

I don’t know why, but a salad with shredded cheddar cheese and ranch dressing was one of my go to hangover foods. Somehow, it helped

Anonymous 0 Comments

I have read that doctors and nurses will give themselves a saline drip to quicken/shorten the hangover time. Any truth in that?

Anonymous 0 Comments

My favorite order is either a sushi roll, kimbap and/or Korean corn dog with a honeydew bubble tea. It makes me feel like I was somewhat healthy, while also getting to have some of my favorite things! I get to feel like crap but not feel bad about it because I’m suddenly in a good mood to start the day and I know I wouldn’t enjoy it as much on a normal morning. It’s usually a good day after that.

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Anonymous 0 Comments

As a teenager I’ve definitely been violently ill in the Taco Bell bathroom but the day after a night out? Thats perfect

Anonymous 0 Comments

A jar of Prego Chunky Garden Spaghetti sauce was the only cold drinkable liquid in my fridge one time when I was hungover. I don’t drink like that often nowadays, but when I know I’m going to, I buy one, put it in the fridge, and “drink” it right from the jar after I wake up. I guess it’s like a virgin Mary with extra vegetables. Tastes good, and seems to help.

Anonymous 0 Comments

Bananas? Soup? The fuck are you talking about. gimmie Cheeseburger with fries, hotdogs, pizzas, tacos, chicken nuggets. I want something fatty… not some lame ass banana or soup after getting fucked up… tf?