Top 5 reasons to switch to non-alcoholic cocktails

More and more French people are thinking about alternatives to alcohol, whether as an aperitif or more widely on a daily basis. Here is our selection of the 5 elements that will make you think about taking a little break without alcohol from time to time,!

ENJOY BETTER SLEEP

It is scientifically proven that drinking deteriorates the quality of sleep. Indeed, alcohol causes nocturnal brain activity which has a negative effect on rest. The proportion of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep (phase of sleep essential for recovery) is reduced and many disruptive awakenings can be observed. Also, alcoholic beverages can worsen certain sleep disorders such as snoring, sleep apnea or even insomnia. Switching to alcohol-free means giving yourself dreamy nights !

PROMOTE WEIGHT LOSS

We all know that alcoholic drinks are very high in calories and sugar, and there are a lot of lipids in them. Drinking non-alcoholic drinks as an aperitif will therefore make it easier for you to lose fat. In addition, alcohol dehydrates and causes the body to retain water which can cause swellings.

BALANCE EMOTIONS

Taking a break without alcohol means putting an end to the little nervous breakdowns ! No more tears of irritation after an intensive session of searching for house keys in the depths of your handbag !

REDUCE DISEASE RISKS

Alcohol should obviously be avoided for pregnant women, but it is not harmless for others either. Thus, its consumption significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, depression, liver diseases... In short, a whole bunch of things we would like to do without ! Combine cutting out alcoholic beverages with regular exercise and you will regain robust health !

TREAT SKIN

Alcohol is rich in carbohydrates and accelerates skin aging. This influence on our body is unknown to some but is nevertheless very real. Drinking can also contribute to the appearance of redness, pimples and other imperfections on the skin. The effects of alcohol on the skin are especially noticeable in the case of consumption of very sugary drinks such as white wine. Opting for alcohol-free and low-sugar alternatives will have beneficial effects for the skin.

As you have understood, changing your daily life to an alcohol-free version will provide you with significant benefits for your health. In 2022, nothing could be easier than changing your drinking habits ; there are many recipes for non-alcoholic drinks ! A final perk for the road, with alcohol-free, no need to choose between drinking and driving !

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