I often have work dinners. How can I maintain my diet while drinking?
At group drinking events, reduce the amount and pace of alcohol and choose protein and vegetable dishes first. Drink water alongside it, and do not fast or exercise excessively the next day; seek advice if repeated drinking affects weight or health.
At a drinking event, managing the amount and pace of alcohol matters more than choosing the perfect side dishes. Eat protein and clearly identifiable ingredients first, such as sashimi, grilled dishes, boiled pork, and vegetables, and reduce portions of fried and high-sugar foods.
Having water with each drink may help increase fluid intake, but water does not remove alcohol’s effects. Avoid drinking on an empty stomach, and do not fast or do high-intensity exercise the next day to compensate; return to light meals and rest.
Korean medicine may interpret edema and heaviness after overeating and drinking through phlegm-fluid retention and circulation discomfort through blood stasis. Repeated vomiting, reduced consciousness, or severe abdominal pain after drinking requires immediate medical assessment rather than a focus on dieting.
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