{"id":55034,"date":"2020-09-30T10:30:51","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T14:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-well.ca\/?p=55034"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:03:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:03:39","slug":"reasons-were-skipping-alcohol-our-favourite-non-alcoholic-cocktail-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/reasons-were-skipping-alcohol-our-favourite-non-alcoholic-cocktail-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"The Three Reasons We\u2019re Skipping Alcohol + Our Favourite Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whether you call it responsible consumption or mindful drinking, our attitude towards alcohol is evolving. Twenty percent of Canadian adults don\u2019t drink alcohol and that number is on the rise.<\/p>\n

Non-alcoholic cocktails are everywhere, sober bars are popping up, and sober social networks are forming. Suddenly not drinking has become cool.<\/p>\n

However, this shift isn\u2019t about being cool. It\u2019s about considering why, when, and how we drink. It\u2019s based on the idea that asking questions about alcohol and consuming less can improve your health, relationships, and more!<\/p>\n

Three Reasons We\u2019re Skipping Alcohol<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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    Youthfully Glowing Skin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Alcohol is a diuretic which means it increases the production of urine, leading to dehydration. Without proper hydration we may feel out of sorts, and our skin can become dehydrated and lose its youthful elasticity.<\/p>\n

    As if that\u2019s not annoying enough, alcohol can cause tissue inflammation. That\u2019s why some experience a red flush in their face after a glass of red wine. While the effect dissipates once the alcohol is metabolised, over time constant inflammation can cause long-term skin and health issues.<\/p>\n

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      Maintaining a Healthy Weight<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Alcoholic drinks are considered empty calories because they provide your body with calories but contain very little nutrient value. For example, there are almost 155 calories in one small can of beer, and 125 calories in a small glass of wine, so several drinks can lead to an extra few hundred calories.<\/p>\n

      By comparison, non-alcoholic beverages contain a fraction of the calories even when mixed with tonics or sodas.<\/p>\n

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        Getting a Better Night\u2019s Sleep<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Anyone who drinks\u00a0alcohol knows that beer, wine, and spirits can leave you feeling drowsy. In fact, as many as twenty percent of people\u00a0use alcohol\u00a0to help them fall\u00a0asleep. While\u00a0alcohol can help you fall\u00a0asleep\u00a0faster, it contributes to poor quality\u00a0sleep. It has been shown to reduce the amount of REM\u00a0sleep, the stage that is widely considered to be beneficial for learning, memory, and mood.<\/p>\n

        Our Favourite Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Recipe<\/strong><\/h5>\n

        Skipping alcohol doesn\u2019t mean that it\u2019s just soda water for the rest of your life. There\u2019s a wealth of non-alcoholic beverages that deliver on taste and experience so you can still enjoy pouring a cocktail at the end of the day.<\/p>\n

        FLU\u00c8RE Basil Smash<\/strong><\/h4>\n

        Ingredients<\/p>\n