In partnership with Aplós.
July 27, 2023

3 Reasons Why I’m Drinking Less This Fall

Use code TQE15 for 15% off.
In partnership with Aplós.
July 27, 2023

3 Reasons Why I’m Drinking Less This Fall

Use code TQE15 for 15% off.

In a turn of events that I’m absolutely loving, ‘sober curiosity’ has become rather cool over the past few years. I appreciate that the sober curious movement isn’t about labels – I have by no means stopped drinking completely – but instead welcomes all into a world of delicious flavors and better feels. It’s being led by a crop of gorgeously-branded beverage companies intent on keeping you feeling cool at parties – and arguably even cooler the next morning. My non-alc drink of choice right now is Aplós, a hemp-and-adaptogen-infused spirit that delivers in spades on the flavor front and also has me feeling extra spry, especially as the seasons change. Here’s why I love it…

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I Feel Better

Alcohol can unfortunately do a real number on your body – it’s dehydrating, it’s inflammatory, and it’s often mixed with a lot of sugar. I feel these effects in the summer especially, when even a drink or two can throw me out of my morning routine. Aplós, on the other hand, is made with hemp, which has been found to relieve stress when consumed in moderation. Minimizing my anxiety instead of causing it? I’ll raise an Aplós-filled glass to that!

I Sleep Better

Another reason drinking alcohol may make you feel – I’ll say it – awful the next day is that it actually disrupts our normal sleep cycle. While alcohol can suppress REM sleep and even cause middle-of-the-night restlessness as it’s metabolized, hemp-infused beverages don’t disrupt your body as you drift into a deep sleep. Aplós’s Calme flavor offers a mellow, calm feeling of contentment that I enjoy riding during the evening hours. From there I’m able to drift into a deep and efficient sleep – and for the record, my sleep score confirms this!

It Tastes Better

The best part is that Aplós doesn’t compromise on taste. In fact, I actually prefer it to the overly-sugary drinks I had grown used to slurping down. In addition to 20mg of broad spectrum hemp, Aplós contains bright citrus extracts of yuzu and calamansi, dandelion and gentian root, and fresh notes of cucumber, mint and shiso. It’s low calorie (only 15 per serving), contains zero sugar, and is completely non-GMO. It both tastes and feels so good.

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