Q: Does de-alcoholized wine have the same anti-oxidant properties as regular wine?
A: Yes. But not only that: they don't have the negative aspects of alcohol (heart disease and cancer.)
Alcohol-free wines are made from the same grapes as traditional wine. For that reason, they contain the same beneficial antioxidant, resveratrol.
Alcohol-free wines and exist in four varieties:
- Brut Sparkling
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- White Zinfandel
Since the alcohol is filtered out of the wine before bottling, either by cold filtration or other process, all you get is the taste of grape, without the taste of alcohol.
A glass of alcohol-free wine contains about 30 calories, vs. 100 to 120 for a glass of regular wine. How does it compare to grape juice? Same anti-oxidant, less sugar, fewer calories.
We tried a cabernet variety at my last birthday party. I thought the taste was quite acceptable, and didn't feel deprived while I walked around the party crowd, sipping from my glass of red wine.
If you're trying to lose weight, to keep your weight down, are the designated driver or are a recovering alcoholic, non-alcoholic wine are a discreet way to "blend in" and still stick to your commitment.
Non-alcoholic wine: it may not be "gourmet" but it's a healthy thing!
Q: Does de-alcoholized wine have the same anti-oxidant properties as regular wine?
A: Yes. But not only that: they don't have the negative aspects of alcohol (heart disease and cancer.)
Alcohol-free wines are made from the same grapes as traditional wine. For that reason, they contain the same beneficial antioxidant, resveratrol.
Alcohol-free wines and exist in four varieties:
- Brut Sparkling
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- White Zinfandel
Since the alcohol is filtered out of the wine before bottling, either by cold filtration or other process, all you get is the taste of grape, without the taste of alcohol.
A glass of alcohol-free wine contains about 30 calories, vs. 100 to 120 for a glass of regular wine. How does it compare to grape juice? Same anti-oxidant, less sugar, fewer calories.
We tried a cabernet variety at my last birthday party. I thought the taste was quite acceptable, and didn't feel deprived while I walked around the party crowd, sipping from my glass of red wine.
If you're trying to lose weight, to keep your weight down, are the designated driver or are a recovering alcoholic, non-alcoholic wine are a discreet way to "blend in" and still stick to your commitment.
Non-alcoholic wine: it may not be "gourmet" but it's a healthy thing!