Doctor urges millions to get a tin of baked beans before June 30

With festival season here and over six million people taking part, new research found weird and wacky post-festival fatigue cures people swear by - with an old-fashioned fry-up and hair of the dog nowhere. In fact, over a quarter of Millennials and Gen Z say they've tried aromatherapy and essential oils to support their festival recovery, whilst 21% indulge in raw eggs and 17% rely on crystal healing for a quick fix.
Just Eat has recruited Dr Amos Ogunkoya, to launch 'Festival Aid Kits' - a science-backed solution to help people recover more effectively, delivered straight to the door. Half of all festival-goers say they've never felt worse than the day after their return - and the average festival recovery time is two entire days. The Festival Aid Kit is filled with doctor-approved essentials that'll speed up the road to recovery.
Just Eat has partnered with Boots and Co-op to create Festival SOS aisles on the app. Bringing together all the items festival-goers might need for pre-festival preparation and post-festival recovery, available for delivery in as little as 30 minutes.
Among the items included in the kits is Dr Amos' elite recovery aid - a tin of baked beans. Whilst the store-cupboard staple might not seem like it has healing powers, according to Dr Amos, the high-fibre, plant protein-rich nature of baked beans helps with slow energy release, which is great for combatting fatigue, as well as supporting gut health - perfect for getting nutrition back on track after days of inconsistent eating patterns.
Another unexpected addition is pickled beetroot, with Dr Amos citing this as another essential recovery solution. As well as being packed with vitamins and minerals, the fermentation process behind pickling produces probiotics to help boost the immune system and gut health recovery. Sipping the pickling juice itself can reduce fatigue and support endurance.
Other hero recovery hacks in the kit include Lemon & Ginger Tea - a secret weapon in combatting feelings of nausea post-festival, DioraHydrate Effervescent Tablets to help replenish lost electrolytes after heat exposure, Back & Muscle Pain Relief Gel - an essential after trekking around with heavy rucksacks and sleeping on uneven campsite ground, and a Moisture Bomb Revitalising Tissue Mask to bring a moment of self-care calm after the festival chaos.
Dr Ogunkoya said: 'After festivals, our bodies need a lot of conscious recovery, repair, and TLC. It's all about prioritising self-care after days of late nights, too much sun, and non-stop socialising, but many of us struggle to find solutions that actually stick. I've curated the ultimate Festival Aid Kit from Just Eat to help make the recovery period that little bit easier - with my favourite simple but effective fixes all in one place.'
Dana Grabiner, Head of Grocery and Retail at Just Eat said: 'Just Eat knows the nation loves to make the most of festival season, but that the aftermath can also be a bit of a struggle. We're excited to team up with Boots and Co-op to make post-festival recovery as convenient as possible. Whether selfcare is in the form of baked beans or a relaxing face mask, our Festival SOS aisles have everything you need to feel refreshed.'
Those feeling the full force of festival fatigue can be in with a chance of snagging a limited-edition Festival Aid Kits by heading over to @dr_amoss on Instagram. The kits will be up for grabs on Dr Amos' channels from June 30. Winners will be announced later w/c 30th June.
Festival-goers can also enjoy exclusive offers on Just Eat during festival season with buy one get one half price on selected Boots festival items, and 25% off selected Co-op festival items across the summer.

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