Dry January & Tournée Minérale: mindful drinking and sober curious with Bio-Planet
An appeal to drink alcohol mindfully
Monday, November 25, 2024
More and more people are choosing to be more mindful of their alcohol consumption, thanks to emerging lifestyles such as 'mindful drinking' and 'sober curious'. Both highlight a shift in our habits around alcohol use, resulting in a more balanced lifestyle.
Awareness of the health risks associated with alcohol consumption is on the rise. After all, alcohol is a harmful product, and there is no such thing as a 'safe limit'. Following guidelines can significantly reduce the risk of health damage, but maintaining a conscious and healthy relationship with alcohol is just as important, regardless of age.
This shift can be seen in lifestyles like 'mindful drinking' and 'sober curious'.‘Mindful drinking' is all about awareness. Instead of mindlessly pouring a glass, you ask yourself whether you really want that alcoholic drink. You ask yourself questions like, 'Do I really want this?' or 'What is this choice bringing me right now?' The 'sober curious' mindset adds an extra dimension: reflecting on your own relationship with alcohol and considering the social expectations around drinking. It’s not about banning alcohol entirely from your life, but rather about reassessing your relationship with alcohol and making those choices consciously.
As British journalist Rosamund Dean puts it, "It’s not necessarily an appeal to never drink again, but to be more mindful of the moments when you choose for or against alcohol."
Bio-Planet supports these lifestyles and offers alternatives that allow you to enjoy yourself more consciously.
3 tips for a mindful lifestyle with less alcohol:
- Recognise patterns for unhealthy habits: For many people, situations like stress after a long day at work, discomfort in social settings, or simply the habit of pouring a glass at mealtimes can be triggers for drinking alcohol. By consciously recognizing/acknowledging these patterns, you can learn how to turn these impulses into healthier habits.
- The decision to drink or not is personal: Everyone has their own reasons for drinking or not drinking alcohol, and sometimes there can be social pressure to join in. However, don’t feel obligated to justify your choice. After all, it’s your own body.
- Re-evaluate your perception of drinking: By viewing drinking as a choice, rather than an automatic part of social or festive occasions, you immediately gain more control over your consumption and can make healthier choices.
Bio-Planet’s alcohol-free Favourites for Dry January and Tournée Minérale:
Dry January and Tournée Minérale offer an ideal opportunity to engage with alcohol more mindfully and develop new habits. Bio-Planet supports this choice with a carefully curated range of alcohol-free drinks that are just as festive and flavoursome as their traditional counterparts. From surprising organic beers to gastronomic alcohol-free aperitifs, let yourself be inspired by our favourite alcohol-free drinks:
- KNOCK OUT Hoppy Pils
This refreshing organic alcohol-free pilsner has a hoppy note and is the perfect thirst quencher for those who want the full taste of beer, without the alcohol. Price: €2.25 per 33cl. - KNOCK OUT Fruity Red
KNOCK OUT’s alcohol-free organic red beer has a light, fruity taste and is a surprising choice for those who enjoy beers with a sweet and fresh twist. Price: €2.79 per 33cl. - BONHEUR
Bonheur. rosé" won gold at the prestigious World Alcohol-Free Awards in London in April '24, and now founder Klaartje Mertens is introducing a new gastronomic aperitif: Bonheur. blanc. This new addition perfectly aligns with the key trends for Christmas 2024: we all want to buy locally and sustainably, and we are seeking more purity in our social interactions and food choices.
Once again, Bio-Planet has collaborated with a biodynamic vineyard in Southern France. Bonheur. blanc contains no preservatives, colourings, aromas, added sugars, or alcohol. Compared to Bonheur. rosé, Bonheur. blanc is slightly drier, with more subtle herbal notes.
Price : €11,95 per bottle - OSAN DRINKS
Belgian chef Sang Hoon Degeimbre (L'Air du Temps**) developed OSAN drinks. One of the unforgettable experiences at L'Air du Temps is the serving of alcohol-free drinks that perfectly complement the dishes on the menu, made exclusively from organic and seasonal plants and flowers. OSAN is now making these alcohol-free creations accessible to a wider audience and is available exclusively at Bio-Planet.
Price: €12,65 per bottle - DRINK DRINK! Trottinet
With Drink-Drink! three true Brussels natives, who have been friends since school, combined their two shared passions: cycling and beer. This organic IPA contains just 0.4% alcohol and has the characteristic bitterness of a classic IPA. Price: €1.99 per 33cl.