5 reasons why you should try Dry January

In the last article we explained  what Dry January is  and where it comes from, today we'll show you 5 reasons why it's a good idea to go alcohol-free for a month - if that wasn't already your New Year's resolution.

1. Your overall physical health will improve

Alcohol has a negative effect on all of our organs. By abstaining from alcohol, your blood pressure will drop and with it the risk of cardiovascular disease. Your liver will thank you too. Regular alcohol consumption often leads to fatty liver disease or inflammation. An alcohol-free month based on the motto “Give your liver a break!” can therefore do no harm.

2. You will sleep better and be fitter

You may have experienced the feeling that you fall asleep faster when you're drunk. But be careful, alcohol doesn't improve your sleep. On the contrary: it disrupts your sleep phases, which means you wake up the next morning neither mentally nor physically refreshed. This brings us to the next point: reduced energy! Alcohol not only dehydrates you, it also steals your energy. You've probably noticed it before: you wake up thirsty and completely drained of energy. An alcohol-free month will help you start the new year more rested and productive.

3. Your skin will glow

We've already mentioned it: alcohol consumption dehydrates your body. This also affects your skin. Pale skin or a puffy face are the result of alcohol. Therefore, Dry January promotes radiant skin!  

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4. It helps you lose weight

Alcohol affects our weight in several ways. It is a real calorie bomb! One gram of pure alcohol contains 7 calories, which is 3 calories more than one gram of sugar. In addition, alcohol slows down your fat burning. But that's not all: even though alcohol is very high in calories, it doesn't fill you up. This quickly leads to cravings and the evening at the bar often ends at the nearest snack bar around the corner. So if you've resolved to watch your weight in the new year, giving up alcohol will help you do that.

5. It will help you save

If you try to avoid alcohol for a month, you will save twice as much. Alcohol costs money!  Added to this are all the unnecessary things you buy while drunk. Be it the fourth drink or the overpriced pizza because you get cravings. And no joke: drunk shopping is a thing. There is a billion-dollar market for online shopping while drunk. In the USA, for example, drunk shoppers spend almost 40 billion US dollars annually. The figure is also high in Germany. So try to go alcohol-free in the new year.

Where can I get Laori Juniper No 1?

If you would like to try Dry January but don’t have a Laori Juniper No 1 at home yet, you can find  here  to our shop! In keeping with Dry January, we have put together 4 quick-to-prepare drinks for you. For the recipes  This way .