Sulphites: 3 Reasons to Avoid Them!



You’ve probably heard the term free from wines either from a friend, on the internet or in the news. Many are turning to wine with no added sulphites either for the health benefits or due to allergies and intolerances. In general, many are becoming more conscious about what they consume, wanting to know what their food and drink contains and where it comes from. There are many benefits to drinking sulphite free wine and many more to stop drinking it, here are 3 reasons you should reconsider drinking conventional wine.

They can cause bad side effects
Around 5% of the UK suffer from a sulphite intolerance which can leave you feeling nauseous or finding it hard to breath. It has been estimated that over 4 million people suffer from asthma in the UK alone. You may not know, but asthmatics are very sensitive to sulphites and drinking conventional wine can make asthma symptoms worse.

Conventional Wine Is Full Of Sulphites
A bottle of your average, conventional wine can contain nearly 2 times more sulphites than organic wine. When looking at the suggested intake of sulphites per person, it means that by drinking sulphite free or low sulphite wine, you can actually drink more, what’s not to love!

It’s Not Just Wine

Watching your sulphite intake is definitely a good idea, especially when many of the foods we eat contain sulphite too. From soft drinks and condiments to tinned coconut milk and vegetable juices, it’s always best to check the labels or buy organic.

If you’ve been debating the switch from conventional wine to sulphite free, it definitely a good move. With the free from wine market becoming increasingly popular and some fantastic wines available today, there are more reasons to switch than not! Not sure where to start? Why not click here to check out a fantastic selection of sulphite free wine, hand picked and of the highest quality.

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