Lisa Faulkner shares her anxiety over New Year's Eve and reveals unique hangover cure

Lisa Faulkner has shared her true feelings about New Year's Eve (Image: Getty)

John Torode's wife, Lisa Faulkner, has opened up about her New Year's Eve dread in a candid chat with Bella magazine. The actress confessed that the night is one of her least favourites, as she feels overwhelmed by the expectation to "have a good time" and now prefers a quiet evening "cooking or going for a walk".

She divulged: "It's one of my worst nights of the year. I don't like the feeling of the end of something. There is always so much pressure to have a good time, and I don't want to stay out late.

"I used to love that, but that's not me anymore. I'd rather celebrate by cooking and going for a walk on New Year's Day."

Lisa didn't just reflect on the annual countdown; she also shared her aspirations for 2025 and her top tips for those nursing a hangover post-celebrations.

Lisa Faulkner and John Torode (Image: Getty)

Regarding her resolutions, she revealed: "I always say I'm going to worry less. Whether I'll actually do that, I don't know, but I will try!"

As for her hangover remedy, it's simple yet effective: "Coca-Cola, a banana, and a packet of Quavers. I very rarely get hungover any more; I can't drink like I used to, John [Torode] would say, 'Hair of the dog'."

Lisa's sentiments about the pressures of New Year's Eve and the quest for the ultimate hangover cure echo a broader conversation, with various reports and experts weighing in on how society's approach to celebrating and recuperating from the big night is evolving.

E1 club's Operations Director, Jack Henry disclosed to The Standard an emerging trend where revellers are now opting to ring in the new year on New Year’s Day instead of New Year's Eve, indicating several motives behind the shift: "I think there are many reasons why.", reports the Mirror.

Jack continued, offering insights into the changing party scene: "There's less pressure for sure, less risk of having a ruined night out – no one wants to spend the countdown in the queue – and there's a more relaxed atmosphere on New Year's Day."

Meanwhile, in a conversation with the Daily Express, Dr Neena Chandrasekaran shared her wisdom on dodging hangovers. “If you are going for a night out on the town and you are going to drink alcohol, eating cheese before drinking alcohol can decrease your risk of having a hangover," the 34-year-old advised assertively.

She further elaborated on the benefits of this dairy delight: "Cheese has a lot of protein, fat and complex carbs that can coat the stomach, which decreases the absorption of alcohol. Cheese can help the body metabolise alcohol better and prevent liver damage."

The doctor also highlighted how cheese goes beyond just hangover prevention: "Cheese also replenishes nutrients because it is full of B vitamin and calcium – these specific nutrients are depleted from the body when drinking alcohol. Calcium, which can be depleted through alcohol specifically helps to improve nerve and muscle function, and B vitamins are needed for energy and metabolism."