Drink up! An exciting week of news for alcohol-free Canada
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A lot happened this week in alcohol-free news in Canada - here’s a brief roundup of something to look forward to for the holiday season and Dry January!
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Five Books to Read If You're Rethinking Drinking
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Wondering what to read first if you’re rethinking that glass of wine? Here are five books to read if you’re sober curious, mindfully drinking or working towards being alcohol-free.
Read MoreThe Healthy Drink Ingredient You Never Knew You Needed
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In addition to all these numerous pros the mighty little mushroom boasts, what if we told you that they not only help repair the body as you’re transitioning toward your rethinking drinking journey, but that you can also drink alcohol-free alternatives with mushrooms that do good for body and mind?
Read MoreGuest Article: What is gut health, why does it matter, and how does drinking affect it?
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Sarah Steward, RHN breaks down why it’s time we all understood how the gut is a key player in our health, and connects our daily glass of wine to the rest of our overall health.
Read MoreTwo for One: Drink Mixers That Also Help You Heal
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What if we told you that many of your favourite nonalcoholic cocktail mixers are also great at boosting your gut-health? Here’s a list of mouthwatering and healing drink mixers for your next non alcoholic cocktail.
Read MoreMakers of the First Legal Psychedelic Beverage to Launch Microdosing Product in 2022
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“[Imagine Psychedelic Water as] like having a glass of wine, where it takes the edge off without any of that mental inhibition,” Rogul says. “Your body feels relaxed and you feel good. You feel happy. But at no point do you mentally lose control the same way that you would with alcohol.”
Read MoreGuest Article: I've Gut A Feeling - The Effects of Drinking on Your GI Health
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Research shows that your GI system is the second brain of the body, with a connection to mental health and overall physical wellness. Guest contributor Dr. Dawn Bantel digs in to the side effects of drinking on your gut health.
Read MoreInspiring Women Who Are Rethinking Drinking Volume 9
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I became a ‘Grey Area Drinker’, often using alcohol in excess, as a shut off button from my emotions, and afterwards, feeling ashamed and remorseful about it. Over time, it simply morphed into a bad habit, where I was drinking far too much wine, far too often.
Read MoreO Canada, where are the alcohol-free wines?
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Canadians are increasingly looking for alcohol-free alternatives and while there are many non alcoholic beer and spirits producers in Canada, our beloved wine industry is lacking in this area. We dug into the reasons why.
Read MoreFall Mocktail: A non alcoholic Dark 'N Stormy with Apple Cider
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This is a non alcoholic dark and stormy with a Canadian twist, and using Lyre’s Dark Cane to elevate this easy alcohol free cocktail.
Read MorePSL AF: Pumpkin spice makes its way to this mouthwatering non-alc craft beer
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Just in time for the cooler weather, Prince Edward Island’s Libra Craft Brewing has released its Pumpkin Spice Ale.
Read MoreInspiring Women Who Are Rethinking Drinking Volume 8
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If I had a “problem” I would be drinking in the morning and getting the shakes on the occasional dry day. None of that was me. I’m fine. Right?
Read MoreHere Are Five Detox Teas That Will Help You After An Indulgent Thanksgiving
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We spoke to two tea experts to learn about which teas pair best with the indulgence of this holiday season.
Read MoreTake another look at cider: Sparkling alcohol-free ciders are refreshing, delicious, and worth the pour
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Like beer and wine, cideries have taken cider to new levels, producing a variety of flavourful and unique craft cider offerings.
Read MoreA Balanced Thanksgiving: Inclusive hospitality means adding alcohol-free drinks to your bar, fridge and table
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Thanksgiving weekend is going to look a little bit different this year. Canadians far and wide have indicated they’re rethinking drinking and looking for something other than booze.
Read MoreWhat to watch if you’re rethinking drinking
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Films like Leaving Las Vegas are great at showing us how dangerous alcohol can be in loud and in-your-face ways, but here is a list of five slow-burners that will have you rethinking your drinking habits long after the credits finish rolling.
Read MoreSmashing boundaries: Meet the South Asian female duo behind A Fresh Sip
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A Fresh Sip has been a long time coming, and now that it’s finally here, the endeavour is paving the way not only for South Asian communities, but also for young people everywhere buckling under the societal pressure to drink. Aishwarya Balaji and Payal Thaker are doing this by redefining what it means to be social.
Read MoreInspiring Women Who Are Rethinking Drinking Volume 7
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Meet Michelle, a builder: a life coach and podcast host, she is also a mother and a wife. Michelle found that when she makes the decision to not drink in social settings, she is able to show up as herself and for herself.
Read MoreIt’s Back to School: Stay on Your ‘A’ Game With Four Non-alcoholic Sparkling Wine Cocktails … That Are Not Mimosas
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We encourage you to celebrate the small wins and break out the bubbly — the alcohol-free bubbly ,that is! We’re sharing some easy alcohol-free sparkling wine based drinks so you can stay on your A game (and help the little monsters get A’s!).
Read MoreFrom The Hays Code to Bad Moms: Women drinking on-screen wasn't a thing, until it was
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Letter from the Editor: from the Hays Code to Bad Moms - drinking on-screen is now something we take for granted.
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