Is Bread Good for Soaking up Alcohol?

Bread and other food in the stomach slows down the rate at which alcohol is absorbed, but does not prevent intoxication, or drunkenness. It also takes time for alcohol to leave the body.

What foods soak up alcohol?

Eating a nutritious meal before drinking alcohol can help you avoid a hangover or getting too drunk. Foods high in protein and healthy fats, like yogurt and salmon, can help slow alcohol absorption. Avocados and bananas also contain plenty of potassium, which you might lose after drinking.

Does eating bread actually sober you up?

Eat Bread, Sober Up

When you fill your stomach with food, you could be slowing the absorption rate of the alcohol you're drinking. However, he says, though it might help you a little bit, it's probably not going to be enough to sober you up and keep you from getting drunk.