3 Signs You Body Needs Time Off From Alcohol (Even If You Don’t Drink Daily)
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Texas Christian University and a master’s in nutrition interventions, communication, and behavior change from Tufts University. She lives in Newport Beach, California, and enjoys connecting people to the food they eat and how it influences health and wellbeing.
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January 02, 2026
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Alcohol has (not so quietly) become a cornerstone of celebrations, nights out with friends, and holiday gatherings. For some, it may even be a nightly ritual with dinner. But even if you feel your relationship with alcohol is balanced, it may not always be serving you in the best way.
“I do think everyone can benefit from a dry month, consuming less alcohol, or breaking up with alcohol for good,” says Hilary Sheinbaum, author of
