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Dodge the Hangover?

PrePear is a drink made from Korean pear billed as the next best thing to a

hangover cure - those with busy lifestyles can still enjoy celebrations without

the all too familiar morning-after-the-night before vibes. Whilst PrePear

does not advocate excessive drinking, the new British brand acknowledges

that there are many of us who enjoy a few drinks on an occasion as part

of a balanced lifestyle. So, while mindful drinking might be in, for those

who still enjoy a responsible approach to alcohol, waking up out of sorts is

certainly out of the question! For centuries, Korean pear has been associated

with preventing a hangover, thanks to the naturally occurring enzymes

and bioactive compounds found in the juice which play a role in the speedy

breakdown of alcohol and its toxic by-products. According to research,

drinking PrePear ahead of your first alcoholic drink results in milder

and sometimes even zero hangover symptoms. It is also naturally rich in

antioxidants is a source of fibre and of anti-inflammatory compounds. And

with no added sugar and at just 49 calories per convenient 120ml pouch, it

won't be detrimental to any efforts to adopt a more balanced diet either.

PrePear is available online at in packs of six (£18) 12 (£32) and 24 (£56.50).

Mmmm MOMO!

London-based husband-and-wife led team, MOMO,

create Great Taste Award-winning kombucha using

natural methods. MOMO Kombucha is on a mission

to produce the best tasting and highest quality

kombucha, which they achieve by using finest

ingredients, including a blend of the finest teas and

slow pressed juice; brewing in glass jars, in super small

batches, and leaving the liquid completely unfiltered

to offer the maximum health impact. Kombucha,

or fermented tea, has been around thousands

of years. When properly brewed it is a delicious,

slightly fizzy and refreshing soft drink that is low in

sugar and naturally contains probiotics and healthy

organic acids. Kombucha is made using four simple

ingredients: tea, water, sugar and a SCOBY (Symbiotic

Culture of Bacteria and Yeast). During fermentation,

the yeasts consume the sugar and produce alcohol,

then the bacteria consume this alcohol to produce

the acids that give kombucha its tangy flavour. Raw

and unfiltered kombucha is full of live cultures which

support gut health and aid digestion. As kombucha

is brewed from tea, it's also full of antioxidants.

MOMO Kombucha counts among its fans bestselling

cookbook author and chef Melissa Hemsley, as well as

gut health expert Tim Spector, who espouses the four

k's: kombucha, kefir, kraut and kimchi.