At its core, mulled wine is red wine heated with sugar, fruit (like oranges or apples) and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, ...

Is wine really healthier than beer? Do spirits have fewer calories? Here’s how popular drinks stack up and how to sip more mindfully this season.

When you reach for that bottle of wine this Valentine’s Day, do you know how healthy it is? Many people have a too-rosy view of the beverage and are surprised when confronted with the facts about it ...

You religiously tot up the calories in the food you eat, but still find you can’t shift the pounds? It could be down not to what you are eating, but drinking. Surveys by drinks charities and the Royal ...

Most of us try to stick to lean, nutritious meals when watching our weight. But all that hard work could be undone with a free hand on the wine bottle. That's because just two glasses can contain more ...

Tis the season to make a fresh start. And for many people, that means cutting back a bit on many things, including food, alcohol or spending. That’s why I thought I would kick off the new year with a ...

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Wine has no fat - sans, trans, or otherwise. Alas, it does have calories. Calories come from alcohol and sugar; sweeter wine, more calories, but range is narrow. A five-ounce glass of sweet wine has ...

11:53, Thu, Sep 28, 2017 Updated: 12:07, Thu, Sep 28, 2017 Wine and beer are the nation’s favourite alcoholic drink, but how many calories are in each? According to the NHS the average drinker takes ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Experienced independent writer with a background in the wine industry. In the mid 1980s two particular events made an impact on ...