Non-alcoholic wine has many of the same health benefits as alcoholic wine without the risks associated with consuming alcohol, as well as additional benefits you can only get with alcohol-free wine.
- Non-alcoholic wines reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases: Like alcoholic wines, non-alcoholic wines contain polyphenols, which are a type of antioxidant. Antioxidants help to reduce blood pressure, inflammation and the possibility of cancer. Numerous studies have linked antioxidants to reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases. Grape skins contain the highest concentration of polyphenols compared to the rest of the fruit, so red wine contains more polyphenols than white wine since winemakers leave the skins, stems and seeds in the mix when red wine ferments.
- Non-alcoholic wines contain fewer calories: On average, regular alcoholic wine contains about 24 calories per fluid ounce, while non-alcoholic wine can contain as little as 1.7 calories per fluid ounce. This means a very good varietal of non-alcoholic wine produced properly allows you to enjoy the same flavor, taste and fun without all the calories. Fewer calories means alcohol-free wine can be a good alternative for people who want to watch their weight without giving up their favorite wine.
- Non-alcoholic wines are less intoxicating: Non-alcoholic wines provide almost the same taste as regular wine with minimal possibility of becoming intoxicated. This is because non-alcoholic wines generally contain a fraction of a percent of alcohol. Since there is almost no alcohol in these wines, it is nearly impossible to get intoxicated drinking non-alcoholic wine.