Dry January: How your body changes over the month improving physical & mental health according to nutritionist

The turn of the New Year sees millions of people begin their New Year’s resolutions. This can be anything, but the most common resolutions are usually going to the gym, beginning a diet and more.

One New Year’s resolution people now begin is known as ‘Dry January’. Dry January is where people completely give up alcohol for the entire month of January, and is a very popular resolution.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Dry January. Alcohol Change UK says that in 2022,  around 130,000 Brits took part in Dry January, a massive jump from 4,000 in 2013, the inaugural year of the challenge.

Countless studies have been conducted that prove excessive drinking can lead to serious problems such as heart failure, diabetes and more health problems. But, Dry January has a positive impact on your body.

On the Alcohol Change website, they say “Sleep better and have more energy, improve your mental health and concentration, look fabulous and get brighter skin, save money and feel an amazing sense of achievement.”

And, just one month alcohol free can have an amazing impact - and here’s how your body, and mind changes through the month according to a lead nutritionist, who spoke exclusively to The Sun.