New Year Party Hangover Saviours

We've all been there - had an amazing night on New Year's Eve, only to wake up the next day to a pounding head.What can you do to help ease the pain? Well, we've uncovered the key hangover saviours to help you this New Year!

Nuts
Having nuts before you go out could be the cure to hangovers! Native Americans claimed that eating almonds could protect the body against intoxication and prevent hangovers—and modern-day experts concur. Thanks to their healthy fats and protein, nuts like almonds and walnuts can slow the the absorption of alcohol and keep those nasty next-morning symptoms at bay, says Kaufman. Grab a handful before you hit the bars; the ones they set out at the bar usually have added oils. In a pinch? Go ahead and munch at the bar. The salt will double your hangover-prevention efforts.

Pear Juice
Asian researchers say that the secret to waking up without a pounding head is to consume Asian pear juice before the partying begins. A studied showed that, participants who knocked back just under 1 cup of Asian (or Korean) pear juice before their beers experienced lessened hangover symptoms the next day compared to a control group. The juice showed the most promise in easing the overall severity of hangovers and improving day-after concentration.

Blueberries
You may be tempted to reach for the meds, but medicating with vitamins from whole foods—blueberries in particular—is a much better, all-natural option to perk up a compromised immune system.

Lemon Water
Citrus fruits are rich in the antioxidant de-limonene, a powerful compound found in the peel that stimulates liver enzymes to help flush toxins from the body and gives sluggish bowels a kick.

Watermelon
Any water-rich fruit will help hydrate you and, well, it's here in the name. Watermelon is also loaded with potassium, magnesium and L-citrulline, an amino acid which has been shown to boost blood circulation — which will help your body process toxins — detox the liver and put some rebound in fatigued muscles (which is why bodybuilders use it as a supplement).

Bananas
Bananas are brimming with potassium, a mineral lost by frequent urination when you drink. They're also one of best natural sources of vitamin B6, which a study printed in the journal Annals of Nutrition showed can reduce hangover symptoms by as much as 50 percent! With odds like that, we'll take two.

What are your favourite hangover saviours? Let us know @office_fruit