It’s early in September, and we all know what’s coming up – the final long weekend of the summer. For a lot of us, this very thought conjures up images of heineken throw backs, tequila slam downs, sangria quick-sippings, late night gorging, morning after barfing, day-long headaches… Wait, wait! Do we have to go that far? Maybe we could omit the latter two images.
For a lot of people, a hangover is the price of a good time. But it’s worth it, and most of us do not hesitate to admit that! But wouldn’t a good time be better if we didn’t have to wish we were dead the next day? I think so!
As you all know, alcohol consumption causes your body to dehydrate, among other effects. Dehydration in turn causes headaches and bodily malfuctions. That’s why it’s important to rehydrate your body after a night of drinking, to allow it to return to its normal state as quickly as possible. Although glass after glass of water is the traditional way to prevent a hangover, here at Pho411, we would like to recommend to you the most effective and best tasting way to avoid paying the price for the good time you’ll have this weekend.
pho with rare beef
Ever had a bowl of Special Number One Pho at 3 in the morning? Ever thought of pho as a way to prevent your descent into hell the next day? A bowl of pho not only rehydrates your body with liquid, it also provides vital nutrients like sodium, which your body loses large amounts of through frequent urination. The noodles and meat also help slow down the process of alcohol absorption in your blood stream. These benefits far outweigh that of water consumption. Research shows that rehydrating your body with just water by itself can be a bad thing, for it actually dilutes and lowers the salt concerntration in your body! Next time you drink 6 glasses of water, be sure to swallow a spoon of salt 
If you’re in downtown Toronto, there are two places that open late: Pho Xe Lua on Spadina, and Pho Pasteur on Dundas – both within minutes from each other. In Mississauga, Pho Do Thi on Dundas, just east of Hurontario opens 24 hrs, and serves this purpose very well. If interested, you can read more about the effects of alcohol here.
Photo Credit: Patrick
Would love to be added to the list too!
I won’t be near a pho restaurant this weekend, but it’s good to know!
Sometimes I do a bowl before AND after, just to be sure. You forgot to mention that the Vietnamese coffee is just as good at 3 in the morning.
I’ll keep this in mind for my birthday! lol
Actually heard of this one before but never got a chance to try it out. Good excuse to get hammered though!
this is good to know. if you’re not anywhere near pho, a gatorade should do the trick, though it’s not quite the same i know
Sounds like a good idea