Is it true? Another year has passed and only a few hours left until people douse their bodies in champagne again!
Though your sensitive tummy may not like the idea of ever flowing champagne. Alcohol contains sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, which most people with fructose malabsorption or irritable bowel syndrome aren’t on good terms with. More than two glasses of choice low-FODMAP drinks such as vodka or dry white wine, I tend to experience diarrhea, cramping or painful bloating myself. That’s why I usually try to stay away from drinks.
But, there are still those special occasions in life, when I like to feel a little tipsy. Like when your high school friend tells you she got engaged or when we bid the old farewell and welcome in the new year like tonight. Moments I want to feel my cheeks burning and my heart fly.
So what to do?
You know me. I have many rules, but just as many hacks. Isn’t there a way to make symptoms less severe after having a few drinks?
There is, at least one that worked for me. My secret weapon: Charcoal. And I’m not even joking. …