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{"id":3562,"date":"2025-01-17T19:21:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T19:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livepreferred.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/17\/doing-dry-january-wanna-give-it-a-try\/"},"modified":"2025-01-17T19:21:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T19:21:00","slug":"doing-dry-january-wanna-give-it-a-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livepreferred.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/17\/doing-dry-january-wanna-give-it-a-try\/","title":{"rendered":"Doing Dry January? Wanna give it a Try?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThinking of Trying Dry January…It’s Never Too Late to Try<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ever wondered about getting involved in the Dry January hype and challenges?  <\/span><\/span><\/span>The new year is a popular time to take stock of your health and lifestyle choices, press the reset button, and dive into resolutions such as Dry January.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Dry January challenge is a campaign developed and delivered by UK charity <\/span><\/span><\/span>Alcohol Change UK<\/span><\/span><\/a> where people sign up to <\/span><\/span><\/span>abstain from alcohol<\/span><\/span><\/a> in 2012.  This wellness first trend is catching up with people, especially Gen Z, which has led to it large-scale popularity.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of Dry January<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Weight Loss-Consuming lesser calories can often lead to lead to weight loss alone.  Alcohol carries empty calories that without could lower daily calorie counts.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lower Blood Pressure-According to research going only even 4 weeks without alcohol can lower blood pressure and even heart rates.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Better Sleep-Just a few weeks of going without alcohol can help one sleep deeper and more restfully<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Higher Energy Levels & Improved Immune System-Taking a break from alcohol can also lead to increased productivity while also strengthening one’s immune system.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Balances Mood and Reduced Stress-Alcohol is a mood depressant and heavy drinkers can experience depressions and anxiety.  Taking a hiatus from alcohols can reduce stress and help balance your mood.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Liver Health-Alcohol can be known to harm your liver, giving it a break can help regain its health.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Skin Benefits-Lesser dry skin, redness and puffiness are likely to occur when not consuming alcohol.  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Where to Get Your Local Mocktails in Columbus<\/span><\/span>– <\/span>Best Mocktails In Columbus<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Comune Restaurant<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>–<\/span><\/span><\/span>677 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

With nearly a dozen booze-free bevvy’s like the Shrub + Soda, which is like a pineapple-y or berry Moscow Mule, you’re sure to find your favorite new mocktail. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

High Bank Distillery<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>–<\/span><\/span><\/span>1051 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

With the distinction of being awarded the best cocktails in Columbus the past 4 years, High Bank Distillery doesn’t mess around with their mocktails either. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Watershed Distillery-<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>1145 Chesapeake Ave, Columbus, OH 43212<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Watershed is determined to share the flavors of the world with Central Ohio with their “Watershed: A World Tour” drink menu. And while the cocktail menu is extensive, there are several non-alcoholic versions that allow you to taste the world without ever having to leave the distillery!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

VASO Rooftop Lounge<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>–<\/span><\/span><\/span>6540 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH 43017<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

With five unique, specially crafted mocktails on their extensive drink menu, you’ll be able to find your favorite booze-free drink to go alongside their delicious Spanish cuisine.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Level One Bar + Arcade-<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>130 Hutchinson Ave, Columbus, OH 43235<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If mocktails and arcade games sound as incredible to you as it does to me, then Level One Bar + Arcade is your new spot. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Condado Tacos-<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>1227 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Their creative menu features mocktails like the Nojito, which is, you guessed it, a non-alcoholic version of a Mojito or enjoy their Cactus Juice mocktail featuring prickly pear, pineapple, ginger beer and lemon!<\/p>\n

Thank you to: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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https:\/\/stepoutcolumbus.com\/guide-to-the-best-places-for-mocktails-in-columbus\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Thinking of Trying Dry January…It’s Never Too Late to Try Ever wondered about getting involved in the Dry January hype and challenges?  The new year is a popular time to take stock of your health and lifestyle choices, press the reset button, and dive into resolutions such as Dry January. The Dry January challenge is… <\/p>\n

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