Here's my standard next-day hangover cure: A Vitamin Water drink and some Advil in the morning. For lunch, a greasy cheeseburger with fries and a large diet Coke. Dim sum works pretty well, too (greasy dumplings, plenty of fried stuff, tea). But according to a new study by the Institute of Food Technologists, asparagus may also help cure your hangover, as well as protect your liver from toxins.

While I'm not sure a big plate of asparagus would give me the same satisfaction as eating a big, juicy burger after a night of one too many whiskeys, I do love the stuff. I usually just roast it with olive oil, salt and pepper and then squeeze on some lemon juice before serving. I also make an easy salmon dish with chick peas, blanched asparagus, scallions, olive oil and a touch of maple syrup. For a next-morning cure, I'd probably make an omelet with asparagus or, if I were really motivated, I'd make one of my all-time favorite restaurant dishes -- the truffled egg toast with asparagus from 'ino in the West Village (or, more likely, I'd head to the restaurant and order some as I might not be in the best condition to cook). Try some of these asparagus ideas from our community next time you need to chase away the hangover blues, and then come back and let us know -- does asparagus actually cure hangovers?

--Maggie

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