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Dozens of TV shows and movies have convinced us that spring break is only awesome if spent drinking a lethal amount of alcohol on a sunny beach. Throughout the week, if you find yourself cowering over a toilet and massaging your head whispering, "never again," you should try some of these recipes to ease the symptoms of the dreaded hangover.

Of course, the best way to prevent a hangover is to remain sober or limit your alcohol consumption. Please stay safe wherever you end up, and try to have a spring break you can remember.

Citrus Asparagus

You'll need:

1 bunch fresh asparagus

6 cups water

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp. orange or lemon zest

1/2 tsp. salt

Directions:

1.) Rinse the asparagus and cut off the ends. Slice at a diagonal into 2-3 inch pieces.

2.) Boil water in medium saucepan and add asparagus.

3.) Reduce to simmer and cook until tender.

4.) Drain water from pan and place the asparagus in a bowl.

5.) Add olive oil, orange or lemon zest and salt to asparagus. Toss until completely incorporated.

A study done by the Institute of Food Technologists in the Journal of Food Science, found that asparagus has natural minerals that can reduce the symptoms of a hangover. If the thought of asparagus makes you want to vomit when you're not hungover, it probably sounds even worse when you are, but you might be pleasantly surprised by this simple recipe.

Banana Sandwich

You'll need:

1 ripe banana

1/4 cup honey

2 pieces of wheat bread

Directions:

1.) Slice bananas into half-inch thick pieces.

2.) Spread honey over bread and add bananas.

Bananas have an excellent source of potassium, which is a necessary mineral for a healthy liver. Alcohol consumption deprives the liver of this mineral, and a banana can help restore a healthy level of potassium while restoring your jovial spirit. Honey is also soothing.

Bagel with cream cheese and avocado

You'll need:

1 bagel

1/4 cup plain cream cheese

1/3 cup avocado

Directions:

1.) Slice avocado into centimeter thick pieces.

2.) Spread cream cheese over bagel and add avocado.

If you've been living in a world where bagels are actually good for you, you have been sadly misinformed. Fortunately, the 40 to 60 grams of carbs found in a typical plain bagel can reduce the rate that alcohol enters your blood stream. This snack will work best if eaten before you start drinking.

Ginger Hot Chocolate

You'll need:

5-6 slices fresh ginger root

1 packet hot chocolate

Directions:

1.) Boil water in medium saucepan and add ginger.

2.) Reduce heat and let sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3.) Strain liquid and mix with hot chocolate. Drink warm.

Ginger eases nausea and is used to soothe most stomach sicknesses. If you don't like the taste of ginger, add more hot chocolate mixture to mask the flavor.

Strawberry Smoothie

You'll need:

1/2 cup cranberry juice

1/2 cup orange juice

1 cup pineapple juice

4 cups ice

8 strawberries

Directions:

1.) Finely chop strawberries.

2.) Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

This will not be as creamy as your typical smoothie. The juice is the healing and soothing element of this recipe. The more natural your juice, the better it is for you and the better you will feel.