There was a time when people turned their noses up at non-alcoholic drinks. What is a celebration with grape juice, they used to ask? But we have come a long way from there, and the sheer range and variety in non-alcoholic wines and sparkling drinks can surprise you. In fact, there is no better gift than non-alcoholic wine in today’s health-conscious world. Not only are they healthier, but they make the best Christmas gifts as well. Check out why.
Everyone Feels Included
Not everyone in a family would be able to consume alcohol – for example, pregnant or lactating women, the elderly, or those suffering from various conditions. Also, more people are taking the healthier route than ever today, quitting alcohol and smoking, among other unhealthy habits. Christmas and New Year are when most people start on their resolutions, and someone might be struggling to quit and on the right path when people gift them alcohol, causing guilt and temptation. There might also be someone who doesn’t drink and always feels left out when presented with alcoholic drinks as gifts or at parties serving only alcohol. In all such situations, non-alcoholic wines make the safest gifts that everyone can enjoy without guilt.
Health Benefits
The health benefits of red wine have long been lauded, especially in lowering the risk of heart disease, which is attributed to the antioxidants called polyphenols present in it. The latest studies show that non-alcoholic wines come with an extra set of health benefits that alcoholic wines do not have. According to the study, the blood pressure of the respondents went down enough to lower their risk of heart disease by 14% and the risk of stroke even more. This was because the lack of alcohol helps the polyphenols boost the levels of nitrous oxide, helping to lower blood pressure.
Fewer Calories
The holiday season is a time when most people binge on everything calorie-heavy and give diets a break. Adding to the chaos and the calories is invariably alcohol and other alcoholic drinks. Non-alcoholic wine, on the other hand, can spice up a celebration and any other drink but not add to the calories. Studies show that non-alcoholic wine has three times fewer calories than alcoholic ones. Guilt and crash diets are the last things you want to face during post-holiday blues, so do your waistline a favor and skip the alcohol this festive season.
Ideal For Formal Occasions
How often have you woken up in the morning to realize that you made an absolute fool of yourself the previous night in front of work colleagues and superiors or other important people in your life? There’s a time and place for everything that applies to alcohol, too – informal events with close friends and family, people who won’t judge you no matter what. Non-alcoholic wines help you enjoy a formal evening or a work lunch with potential clients/colleagues without getting tipsy and losing yourself.