11 reasons to go alcohol-free

An alcohol-free lifestyle has numerous advantages and has a positive effect on the body and mind. We don't want to beat around the bush any longer and will show you 11 reasons, and at the same time advantages, for an alcohol-free lifestyle. We will make it clear why alcohol-free and boredom don't have to have anything to do with each other!

1. You won't have a hangover!

Headaches, lethargy, stomach aches. Nobody likes to wake up with a hangover the next morning. Laori Juniper No 1 you can drink as many drinks as you want - without a hangover. Need we say more? We don't think so.

2. You will become generally fitter and healthier! 

Alcohol has a negative effect on our vital organs. An alcohol-free lifestyle can, for example, lower blood pressure and thus the risk of cardiovascular disease. But our liver will also benefit! Regular alcohol consumption can lead to fatty liver and inflammation. So try alcohol-free!

3. You remember everything!

It was a long evening, you drank one or two glasses more than you needed and then it happened: the blackout. Whether it was just a short gap or the whole evening, it is never nice to wake up and not know what happened. non-alcoholic drinks you are there for every round and even remember the best moments the next morning.

4. You don’t have to regret your unrestrained behavior!

Whether it's drunk texts to your ex or other embarrassing things, nobody likes to wake up the next morning and think about the unpleasant things they did the night before. So that you don't have to panic when you get up, try the alcohol-free alternative. 

5. You will sleep better!

Contrary to many myths, alcohol reduces the quality of sleep because it disrupts our sleep phases. As a result, we wake up the next day neither mentally nor physically refreshed, despite getting enough sleep!

6. You will have more energy!

This brings us to the next point: alcohol not only dehydrates your body, but also energy. If you have an alcohol-free weekend more often, you will feel more rested and relaxed throughout the week - and therefore be more productive. 

7. Your skin will glow!

Alcohol has a negative effect on the skin. This can be seen in pale skin or a puffy face. If you drink too much non-alcoholic drinks , your mirror will show you fresh and radiant skin! Mirror, mirror on the wall, without alcohol I am the fairest in the whole land.

8. You will become slimmer!

Alcohol is a real calorie bomb. One gram of pure alcohol contains 7 calories (for comparison: one gram of sugar has 4 calories). In addition, alcohol also slows down fat burning. So all in all: living alcohol-free helps you lose weight!

9. You no longer have to fear cravings!

Although alcohol is high in calories, it does not fill you up. This is because it contains so-called empty calories and does not contain any important substances such as vitamins. As a result, many people develop cravings after drinking alcohol and the evening at the bar often ends with a kebab on the next corner!

10thYou become more emotionally stable!

Even though we often associate alcohol with fun and good humor, it depresses our mood in the long run. It influences chemical processes in our brain and acts like a sedative. If you switch to non-alcoholic alternatives, you will be in a better mood in the long term.

11. You will save money!

Alcohol costs money! But then there are all the unnecessary things you buy while drunk. Be it the fourth drink that you don't really need anymore, or the overpriced pizza because you get cravings. If you save on alcohol, you save twice as much! And no joke, drunk shopping is a thing! The market for drunk shopping is worth billions, as Forbes Magazine reported!

Thirsty for something non-alcoholic?

In the magazine you will find recipes and inspiration for non-alcoholic drinks with our Laori Juniper No 1 – without a hangover! How about a delicious Laori & Cherry Blossom Tonic? You can find the recipe here .