Eat, drink and be merry…life is for living, live it!

Meeting up with friends, catching up or celebrating a special occasion is a social norm. These days many people have decided to live a healthier life and are refraining from drinking alcohol. People are creatures of habit. What’s a great get-together without a drink? Drinking is social, fun and healthier without alcohol. The mixes, blends, and flavours that go into many mocktails are mouth-wateringly good while being good for you.

Enjoy all the deliciousness without the after-effects of drinking alcohol. Wake up fresh and ready for an exciting new day.

With the range of delicious non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails available, many people are opting for this healthier alternatives. When ordering drinks in a pub, restaurant, or nightclub and even entertaining at home, people are discovering all the non-alcoholic options available.

Abstaining from alcohol is purely a personal choice, be it for health or religious reasons, the choice is entirely yours.

Physical and mental health are massive factors in people’s decision to abstain. The consumption of alcohol may lead to a variety of health issues from liver disease to heart problems. Alcohol contributes to high blood pressure and is even related to some types of cancer. We have one life and one body treat it the best you can, respect it!

Alcohol can negatively impact on a variety of mental health issues and illnesses. It contributes to depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. By cutting out or cutting back on your alcohol intake you can improve your overall emotional well-being while reducing the risk of mental health issues.

Weight management: Many alcoholic beverages are very high in calories and drinking can contribute to weight gain. Cutting back or even eliminating alcohol can help with weight management and maintain a healthier body weight. Thereby giving you an overall feeling of well-being.

Excessive alcohol consumption can impair your cognitive functions such as decision making, problem solving and short-term memory. 

Alcohol can lead to erratic sleep patterns and having a disruptive night’s rest. Abstaining from alcohol will lead to better rest, increase your energy levels, improve your overall feeling of health, and giving you a more productive day.

By not drinking alcohol, you remain rational and calm thereby building and developing strong relationships with loved ones.

There is no doubt that alcohol can affect your focus and your productivity during the day. Without alcohol, waking up fresh every morning exponentially improves the day ahead.

Most countries in the world have a very strict drinking and driving law. When driving a vehicle often people who drink alcohol will say “I'm fine, I'm always careful”. The fact remains that drinking alcohol lessens your ability to react in a dangerous situation. Drinking and driving is simply not worth the consequences.

Have a clear mind, wake up refreshed and look after your health, try the variety of non-alcoholic beverages and mouth-watering mocktails on the market. Have fun concocting your own and sharing your recipes with friends.

Every year in every country non-alcoholic drinks are becoming more socially acceptable, and peer pressure is slowly petering out.

Be yourself every minute of every day and make good decisions. Improve your mental and physical well-being, lead by example. Always be in control, drive alert and safely. Never regret anything, all while protecting yourself and your family. Stay true to yourself.

Visit Lovelady Shield Hotel and Cottages to sample some of our delicious mocktails.

Links to recipes: Mocktails