Taste Toast Travel
Hey, friends... welcome to the Taste Toast Travel Podcast! We're your hosts and resident foodies and lovers of all things travel and exploration, John and Tara. John is a certified Sommelier and a Certified Specialist of Wine, and has worked in the wine and hospitality industry for over 10 years. Tara has worked in the wine industry for eight years both in hospitality and digital marketing. When we first met, we bonded over our love of eating, drinking, and traveling the world. That passion has only grown over time, now we want to share this passion with you from an insider perspective. On this podcast, you can expect a wide range of topics on all things food, travel, and beverage. This includes non-alcoholic drinks, too, because we don't discriminate here! That means we'll dig into things like where to go, where to stay and what to eat or drink along the way. We'll be serving tea on hot topics and big news, pop culture, the cultural significance and impacts that food, drink, and travel have on our lives, and bring on guests and experts who are just as excited, passionate, and knowledgeable about tasting, toasting, and traveling as we are. and have a lot more in store that we can't wait to share with you all. Grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable, and enjoy the journey with us. Cheers!
Taste Toast Travel
059. The Truth About Wine & Health (From a Sommelier)
Is wine actually healthier than beer, seltzers, or cocktails, or is that just good marketing?
In this episode of Taste Toast Travel, we're diving into one of the most debated questions in food and drink culture: can wine fit into a healthy lifestyle?
With John’s background as a Certified Sommelier and both of our experience working in the wine industry, we unpack the science, myths, and nuance behind wine’s so-called “health halo.”
We start by addressing the most important truth upfront: no alcohol is inherently healthy, and moderation (or choosing not to drink at all) is always key. From there, we explore why wine has long been associated with health benefits, where those ideas come from, and how they stack up against what current research actually shows.
But we also can't avoid the broader context of today’s drinking culture, including the rise of sober-curious lifestyles, shifting generational habits, and the economic and cultural factors influencing how (and why) people drink now.
Along the way, we compare wine to beer, hard seltzers, and cocktails, breaking down calories, sugar, additives, and alcohol content—and explaining why some “healthier” options may not be what they seem.
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