20 Health Facts That We’ve Been Told Our Whole Lives That Aren’t True

12. Eating a Meal Before Drinking Will Prevent You From Getting Drunk

If only you could eat a huge meal before a night of partying to prevent yourself from getting blackout drunk. It’s just too bad that this common health tip is actually a myth. Food doesn’t absorb alcohol like some believe, but it will delay how fast alcohol enters your bloodstream, which will lead to a less severe hangover.