Christmas and New Year typically mean a lot of obligatory gatherings that involve vast quantities of alcohol being poured down the hatch. That also means an interminable succession of hangovers. The Chosun Ilbo has asked experts to identify the top sure-fire hangover preventions and cures.

The first is eggs. Eggs contain the amino acid cysteine, which is a preventative or antidote for some of the negative effects of alcohol. The best way to make them work is by eating two eggs before starting to drink.

Asparagus is filled with the amino acid asparagine, which helps the body break down alcohol and protects the liver.