Lisa Faulkner says 'it's one of my worst nights of the year' as she issues anxious update

John Torode's wife, actress Lisa Faulkner, has opened up about her New Year's Eve anxieties in a candid chat with Bella magazine. She expressed her dislike for the pressure to "have a good time" on the night and revealed she prefers quieter celebrations like "cooking or going for a walk."

Delving deeper into her personal feelings, she shared: "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."

In addition to discussing her sentiments about the year's end, Lisa also spoke about her resolutions for 2025 and her trusted remedy for those suffering from post-celebration hangovers. Regarding her resolutions, she stated: "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 cure, she recommends a "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 comments on the pressures of New Year's Eve and effective hangover cures echo a broader conversation, with various reports and experts weighing in on how public attitudes towards celebrating and recovering from the yearly transition may be evolving.

E1's operations director, Jack Henry, shared with The Standard that there's a growing trend of people opting to ring in the new year on January 1st rather than the traditional New Year's Eve celebrations. He cited several reasons for this shift: "I think there are many reasons why.

"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," reports the Mirror.

In terms of avoiding the dreaded hangover, Dr Neena Chandrasekaran gave her advice to the Daily Express, emphasizing the importance of prepping before a night out. "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 doctor advised.

She further elaborated on the benefits of cheese: "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."

Dr Chandrasekaran also pointed out that cheese is beneficial in replenishing nutrients lost during alcohol consumption. "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."