Quitting Booze for One Month , Could Drastically Improve Your Life.<br />"Dry January" is a hot New Year's <br />resolution that offers a <br />plethora of positive health benefits.<br />Experts say that going alcohol-free <br />could provide some noticeable changes after only one month.<br />Here's what to expect if you <br />lay off the booze for a minute:.<br />Happiness.<br />If you give up alcohol for a month, you may actually feel happier... , Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, via 'Eat This, Not That!'.<br />Alcohol is a depressant.<br />Once the fun of alcohol inebriation wanes, some may experience more negative mental side effects before feeling happier, so stay strong.<br /> Lose <br />Weight.<br />Alcohol contains seven calories per gram, more than most proteins and carbohydrates.<br />Cutting your booze may save some significant <br />liquid calories. , Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, via 'Eat This, Not That!'.<br />Better <br />Sleep.<br />Experts say alcohol most often has <br />an ill effect on your quality of sleep.<br />So, if you feel like wine right <br />before bed, think again.<br />Your beauty sleep is the victim and pays the price when you party. , Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, via 'Eat This, Not That!'
