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EPISODE · May 9, 2025 · 19 MIN

#87. The Uncomfortable Truth: 4 Reasons Some Alcohol-Free Drinks Fall Flat

from Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: How to Drink Less, On Your Terms · host Denise Hamilton-Mace

Send me a message 🤗It’s time for some uncomfortable truths about alcohol-free drinks. This episode might make me a little unpopular in the industry, but that’s ok because it needs to be said: Not all alcohol-free drinks are good!After being asked this very question during my BBC Radio Xtra debut (yay!), I was inspired to share this episode and explore with you why some low/no options fall short. But to keep the balance, it’s not all bad, I’m still sharing the love, but only after some real honesty.0:00 Are all alcohol-free drinks good?2:07 Jumping on the bandwagon3:55 Why some drinks aren't great: sugar5:36 Unbalanced6:46 Artificial flavourings7:19 Confusion8:51 Trial & error10:51 Brands will come and go12:50 Personal taste15:10 Try & try againBest episode to listen to next: #21 Decem: From MasterChef finalist to 10% Spirit Distiller#59 Plant-powered AF Brewing: On Beer ===🌱 Ready for real change in the way you drink? - https://www.lownodrinker.com/4weekreset===🗝️ Become a Vault member to get access to the moderation tools that actually help - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/s/the-vault===✏️ Come hang out with me on Substack - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/===❓ Take the Midlife Drinking Triggers Quiz - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68dd33385bb4a20015996a13===*Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may earn a commission that helps me keep the show going. Thank you.

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Send me a message 🤗 It’s time for some uncomfortable truths about alcohol-free drinks. This episode might make me a little unpopular in the industry, but that’s ok because it needs to be said: Not all alcohol-free drinks are good! After being asked this very question during my BBC Radio Xtra debut (yay!), I was inspired to share this episode and explore with you why some low/no options fall short. But to keep the balance, it’s not all bad, I’m still sharing the love, but only after some real...

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