What you should really eat after the party, according to a nutritionist

Festival season is well and truly upon us, with over 200,000 people heading to Reading and Leeds Festivals this weekend, cheering on Blink 182, Lana Del Rey, and The Prodigy.

But while they’re there, partygoers don’t take the best care of themselves – they drink too much, eat junk food, and stay out of the sun.

This, along with many bad nights of sleep while camping, means that many people may not feel well come Monday.

If this sounds like you, then you’ll want to keep reading, as a nutritionist has revealed exactly what you should be doing and eating after your five-day nonstop party, to help your body recover.

Kerry Beeson, a registered dietitian at Prep Kitchen, explained to Metro.co.uk the number of party goers can take a toll on the body.

He said: ‘You can come home feeling like crap after a camping trip because of your food disruption. Foods that are high in fat take longer to digest and this can make us feel sluggish. Sugary foods can cause sugar spikes in the blood and vessels – these dips can make us feel weak and tired. Alcohol can cause dehydration and stress on the liver.

Your party food may lack nutrients and restore the body a little. So it’s important to get your diet back on track with nutrient-dense foods once you’re home.

‘Focus on filling the diet with nutrient-dense foods, rehydrating, balancing blood sugar and supporting gut health.’

To do this, Kerry recommends increasing your intake of fiber, healthy protein, and healthy fats at every meal or every snack you eat.

For fiber, you’ll want to choose nuts, fruits, and whole grains, while proteins will include eggs, tofu, beans, lean meats, or fish. Olive oil and avocado will also work well.

The expert says that changing your complex carbohydrates is another good way to help recovery. So, move away from white bread, white rice and pasta, and instead, take oats, brown rice, whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, beans or lentils.

‘This will help balance blood sugar as it will slow down carbohydrate metabolism and prevent blood sugar fluctuations,’ Kerry explains.

Other nutrient-dense foods you’ll want to make sure you’re getting enough of include fruits and vegetables, especially dark fruits like red grapes, cherries, berries, and veggies like broccoli, kale, peppers and mushrooms. such as spices like turmeric.

Green tea, coffee and dark chocolate are also high in antioxidants.

These foods offer a wide variety of health benefits, are nutrient-dense and are packed with immune-boosting vitamins and minerals, natural fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants that detoxify,’ Kerry adds.

But while green tea can be good, celebrity trainer and nutritionist Scott Harrison warns against drinking too much black tea, or other caffeinated drinks.

And of course, you’ll want to avoid any more alcohol for a while.

These can make you more dehydrated and disrupt your sleep patterns. On top of that make sure you get plenty of sleep to help your body recover,’ Scott adds.

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