We’ve got some recipes that can help you make a switch! Dry January, Cali Sober – these aren’t just phrases that pop up – they’re part of a growing trend that’s been reported everywhere from Time Magazine to the New York Times.
This isn’t necessarily a new trend either, a 2023 survey from Gallup found that the share of adults under age 35 who say they ever drink dropped ten percentage points in two decades, to 62% in 2021-2023 from 72% in 2001-2003.
A link between alcohol use and cancer has been recognized at least since 1987, when the International Agency for Research on Cancer first classified alcohol as a carcinogen to humans.
Additionally, groups such as the Center for Science in the Public Interest note several reasons limiting alcohol intake is important. “On average, alcohol accounts for nine percent of daily calories for those who drink,” said CSPI registered dietitian and policy associate Christina LiPuma.
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