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How to Cure (and Avoid) a Hangover with Food & Drink

Had a bit too much fun last night? Never fear! We've got delicious hangover cures right here—plus advice on how to avoid the old gueule de bois next time

By Bon Appétit

January 1, 2014

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Overdid it a bit last night? We understand—we've been there. But now's the time to deal with the consequences—by cooking up some hangover hash, drooling over Mexican food, and perhaps researching a few ways to avoid the ol' gueule de bois next time around.

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