One natural drink before bed will stop your hangover before it starts

Make sure to prepare one drink for the end of the night, and another for as soon as you wake up

Christmas parties are fun in the evening, but often come with unwanted symptoms the next day - including dehydration, fatigue, headache, nausea, problems thinking clearly and mood changes. But experts say there are foods and drinks you can eat before yiou go to bed and the day after the night before that are packed with nutrients, meaning your hangover will be much less severe and over more quickly.

Kiran Jones, Clinical Pharmacist at Oxford Online Pharmacy has created a post-drinking meal plan to help cure your hangover and address each of the key elements of a hangover this party season. The plan starts as soon as you get home with a nutrient-packed drink and a pill - as well as a popular post-drinking snack.

You then follow that up with another healthy drink when you wake up, followed by a nutrient-packed breakfast. Any lingering symptoms will be wiped out with a healthy lunch and dinner.

Before you go to bed:Chicken Wings, Coconut Water and a Vitamin B Supplement

After a night out, greasy, fried, fast food might be tempting, but this can upset your digestive system and cause inflammation, slowing your body's recovery and making the hangover worse. Instead, opt for grilled chicken wings as they have less fat and oil yet are still rich in protein to help stabilise your blood sugar, which often drops after a night of drinking.

Wash this down with a large glass (about 500ml) of coconut water full of electrolytes like sodium, potassium and magnesium to replenish what was lost due to the alcohol's diuretic effect. Finally, consider taking a vitamin B and magnesium supplement. Alcohol depletes B vitamins crucial for energy and brain function, while magnesium helps muscle relaxation and can reduce headaches.

As soon as you wake up:Lemon Water, Ginger Tea with Honey and an Orange

Waking up can be rough after a night out, but starting the day with a large glass of water with lemon can boost hydration, support liver detoxification and aid digestion. Meanwhile, ginger is a proven remedy for nausea, and honey contains natural sugars that stabilise blood sugar and support liver metabolism. For best results, boil fresh ginger in water for 5-10 minutes before adding honey for sweetness. An orange is a great snack to grab first thing in the morning as it's high in vitamin C, supports the immune system and liver detoxification, and provides natural sugars to stabilise blood sugar levels and support digestion.

Breakfast (1-2 hours after waking): Superfood smoothie and avocado on toast w/ eggs

Once you've got over the initial shock of waking up feeling groggy, whip yourself up a nutritious breakfast.

Start by blending a smoothie for an easily digestible breakfast that's gentle on the stomach and provides essential nutrients. Fill this with ingredients such as bananas rich in potassium to replenish electrolytes; spinach high in magnesium and folate to restore what alcohol depleted; blueberries packed with antioxidants to reduce inflammation; and almond milk to provide hydration and healthy fats for energy.

Next, whip up an easy but delicious meal of whole-grain toast topped with avocado and eggs. The avocado will provide potassium and healthy fats to combat inflammation and stabilise blood sugar, while the eggs contain cysteine, an amino acid that helps the liver break down acetaldehyde, a toxic by-product of alcohol, and the toast supplies complex carbs for steady energy release, to support concentration and combat fatigue.

Lunch (around midday):Chicken or lentil soup with vegetables

You can't go wrong with a bowl of soup to hydrate and restore sodium and other electrolytes. Chicken or lentils are great sources of protein that can stabilise your energy levels to prevent midday crashes. Vegetables like carrots, celery or spinach are gentle on the stomach and full of C and B vitamins.

Pair this with a small portion of a complex carb like quinoa or brown rice to replenish glycogen stores, providing a slow release of energy and supporting mental clarity.

Dinner:Salmon with sweet potato and steamed vegetables

Swap a takeaway for a plate of goodness like fish and vegetables. Salmon is high in omega-3 fatty acids to reduce inflammation and improve mood, while sweet potato is a complex carb that provides fibre and nutrients, such as vitamin C and potassium, to help fight fatigue and boost concentration.

Add steamed vegetables like broccoli or asparagus that contain vitamins and antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress and aid liver function. Asparagus also contains amino acids that boost alcohol metabolism.

Wash this down with chamomile or peppermint tea to relax muscles, calm the digestive system and encourage restful sleep. This should be favoured over caffeine options - to avoid stimulating the nervous system before bed.

And don't forget to have a final glass of water before bed to prevent dehydration overnight, as this will prevent your hangover symptoms from creeping into the next day.