The Eat Balanced pizza; “healthier than a salad” It seems that dieter’s prayers have finally been answered; a pizza, said to be healthier than a salad and containing all[...]
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The pizza that’s healthier than a salad
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British drinkers drown financial sorrows in expensive wine
British wine drinkers are surviving the recession by turning to ever more expensive wine to drown their sorrows. Wines costing more than £8 a bottle have seen big increases[...]
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Helen McGinn, the Knackered Mother, on lighter style wines
Guest columnist Helen McGinn is a former supermarket wine buyer turned award winning blogger, and author of the recently published Knackered Mother’s Wine Club. She lives in Hampshire with her[...]
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Prosecco Valdobbiadene
£6.99 from Aldi. 11% abv Perfect as an aperitif, , this prosecco from Aldi is crisp, and extra dry, with delicious aromas of apples and pears together with a hint[...]
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Too much wine damages your looks
Drinking too much wine can wreak havoc with your looks, according to cosmetic surgeon Dr Michael Prager who sees patients on a regular basis who want to undo the self-inflicted[...]
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Drinkers knock back more than they think – The Times
Regular drinkers are deluding themselves over how much they are actually knocking back, underestimating their consumption by up to 40 per cent, according to the Department of Health. It found[...]
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15 of the world’s best vineyard stays
1. Cavas Wine Lodge, Argentina At Cavas Wine Lodge, a stunning winery in the heart of Argentina’s wine country, local bon viveurs believe that wine not only has a place[...]
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Five minutes with.... · Interview
Five Minutes with….. James Hocking
James Hocking, director of wine at the Vineyard Group of Hotels, which includes the Vineyard at Stockcross, and the Donnington Valley Hotel, both in Berkshire. Q: There is a definite[...]
Alcohol in moderation
April 10, 2013Helena Conibear has worked in the field of alcohol, health and responsible drinking for nearly two decades through her work with Alcohol in Moderation, the International Scientific Forum on Alcohol[...]
Dairy free coconut yoghurt gets thumbs up from health-conscious consumers
May 2, 2013No self respecting LA celeb would be seen out and about without swigging from a bottle of coconut milk. And now Brits can enjoy the health benefits of coconut, but[...]
Sugar the real baddie in obesity
April 4, 2013Sugar – given to children by adults, lacing our breakfast cereals and a major part of our fizzy drinks – is the real villain in the obesity epidemic, and not fat[...]
Gallo muscles into lighter white wine sector
March 8, 2013Gallo has become the latest wine producer to muscle into the lighter wine sector with the launch of its 5.5% abv Summer White. This will join Summer Red which is[...]
Young drinkers more likely to become addicted to alcohol
May 20, 2013People who begin drinking alcohol during puberty are more likely to become hooked, researchers have warned. Many parents think that supervised early drinking encourages children to have a more responsible[...]
The pizza that’s healthier than a salad
The Eat Balanced pizza; “healthier than a salad” It seems that dieter’s prayers have finally been answered; a pizza, said to be healthier than a salad and containing all[...]
Brits splurge £50 a day on booze on holiday
May 10, 2013The survey, by the discount website MyVoucherCodes, asked travellers a series of questions about their drinking habits. Nearly 80 per cent said they consumed alcohol during their last summer holiday,[...]
Routine alcohol testing in the workplace could be introduced
Routine alcohol testing at work could be on the way with the introduction of a fingerprint device that gives results in eight seconds. The AlcoSensedevice is described as “a 100% non-invasive,[...]
BBC Good Food Show on hunt for nation’s best amateur food photographer.
May 1, 2013The organisers of The BBC Good Food Shows 2013 are on the hunt for the nation’s very best amateur food photographers. Whether it’s a shot of your favourite dish, a[...]
Five minutes with….. Clare Griffiths
April 29, 2013Clare Griffiths, European marketing director at Accolade Wines, producers of best-selling Banrock Station wines gives us her her take on low alcohol wines, and the launch of Banrock Light. [...]
British drinkers drown financial sorrows in expensive wine
British wine drinkers are surviving the recession by turning to ever more expensive wine to drown their sorrows. Wines costing more than £8 a bottle have seen big increases[...]
Alcohol in moderation
April 10, 2013Helena Conibear has worked in the field of alcohol, health and responsible drinking for nearly two decades through her work with Alcohol in Moderation, the International Scientific Forum on Alcohol[...]
Too much wine damages your looks
April 4, 2013Drinking too much wine can wreak havoc with your looks, according to cosmetic surgeon Dr Michael Prager who sees patients on a regular basis who want to undo the self-inflicted[...]
Drinkers knock back more than they think – The Times
March 8, 2013Regular drinkers are deluding themselves over how much they are actually knocking back, underestimating their consumption by up to 40 per cent, according to the Department of Health. It found[...]
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And it’s not only a new look we are delivering, it’s a whole new editorial approach. If you’re interested in finding out more about leading a healthier lifestyle, and as part of that want to discover how to cut down on your alcohol consumption, then you’ve come to the right place. Not only will Wine Option be looking at the new lighter style wines that can help you to slash both your calorie intake and the number of units you are downing on a weekly basis, we’ll also be speaking to restauranteurs, chefs, bloggers, wine writers and other wine trade luminaries about lower alcohol wines.
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WE REPORT ON 15 OF THE WORLD’S BEST VINEYARD HOLIDAYS
Helen Arnold enjoys the hospitality at 15 of the worlds most sensational wine resorts. It’s a tough job but someone had to do it!
READ HER REPORT HERE
WINE OF THE WEEK
A ZESTY TREAT FOR YOUR TASTEBUDS
Aldi have have a winner on their hands with this very reasonably priced fruity number.