That fragile feeling after the night before. Picture Supplied Tipple me this, tipple me that. Overindulgence on New Year’s Eve is almost an inevitability, because getting festive on the last night of 2025 is the year’s last chance saloon for a party.
As long as you do it responsibly, with a designated driver or get somewhere and home with an e-hailed cab or a Drive Buddy service. But, beyond the mayhem and the fireworks, there is always the morning after to contemplate. And nothing hurts more than a babelaas on the first of January.
A hangover is basically your body saying, ” Whoa, I need some electrolytes and some water, and maybe a bit of vitamin B. It’s not so much about curing a hangover as it is cementing the wreckage shut from the night before. The more water you drink, the more you are giving your body what it wants.
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Start the night before and intersperse your drinks that have a kick with nature’s vintage. Drop a sachet of electrolytes, like a Rehydrat, into your water before going to bed, and then, either halfway through your zees or first thing when you wake up the next morning. Don’t down it, experts say, but sip it slowly.
Eggs contain choline, which helps your liver process toxins, while avocados and bananas both offer some potassium and healthy fats. A slice of toast with Marmite, for the Vitamin B, some potatoes or a bowl of oats has been said to stabilise blood sugar levels after a night of indulgence. A Bloody Mary, without the Vodka, but with the celery and the pepper, is also a decent pick-me-up.
So, well, basically it’s a tomato cocktail from a box with a stick of green and a grind of spice. Babelaas chilli biltong, some jalapenos on a toasted cheese sandwich or perhaps some chilli wors at your day-after-the-party braai.
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