03/16/2026
🍀 If you’re drinking on St. Patrick’s Day…read this first 🍀
I’m not here to tell you not to celebrate. I am here to help you feel better tomorrow.
If you know you’ll be drinking, preparation matters.
Here’s how to support your body before, during, and after:
Before you go out:
✔ Eat a real meal with protein + healthy fat (salmon, chicken, avocado, quinoa, etc.)
✔ Don’t drink on an empty stomach
✔ Hydrate well throughout the day
✔ Add electrolytes. Alcohol depletes them
During:
✔ Alternate each drink with a glass of water
✔ Choose lighter options (clear spirits, dry wine) over sugary mixers
✔ Pace yourself. Your liver can only process so much per hour
After:
✔ Hydrate again before bed
✔ Have a small protein snack if you need it
✔ The next day: focus on water, electrolytes, potassium-rich foods (avocado, leafy greens), and simple whole foods
Alcohol increases inflammation, stresses the liver, disrupts sleep, and dehydrates you. You can’t eliminate that impact, but you can reduce it with smart preparation.
Celebration and responsibility can coexist.
Enjoy the holiday. Just don’t sabotage tomorrow. 🍀