Wine and chocolate; few could disagree that this is a match made in heaven. When I saw a description of a chocolate bar containing “more resveratrol than 50 glasses of red wine” I knew I had to try it. The folks at ResVez, Inc. were more than happy to send me a few Winetime Bars for our staff to test.
Resveratrol, a substance found in the skin of grapes and in high concentrations in red wine, has been found to have many health benefits. From heart health to slowing aging, resveratrol has been touted as the fountain of youth by many.
Much of the research has been done using cell cultures and animals and more research is needed in humans to fully understand whether early research results apply to humans. Some research has linked resveratrol with decreased risk of inflammation and blood clotting (both causes of heart disease). Doctors do seem to agree that resveratrol, in combination with the other antioxidants and flavonoids in red wine have some heart benefits. However, to achieve the doses used in animal research would require that a person drink 100+ bottles of red wine. This has prompted a number of companies to start producing concentrated supplements.
The Winetime Bar puts this supplement into a “rich dark chocolate, dates & almonds” bar. We put it to the test (taste test that is) in our offices. The consistency is much like a brownie with lots of fruit and nuts. The almonds and dates gave the bar a great chewy consistency but blunted the chocolate flavor. Most thought it was a big improvement on the flavor that many nutrition bars have and it rated highest with those who typically buy nutrition bars. Compared to other commercial bars, the Winetime Bar had a more ‘homemade’ quality about the flavor and texture. A big plus, there was no aftertaste that is often associated with nutrition bars.
If you compare the cost to other health and nutrition bars, the $3 price tag is similar to some of the higher end bars. Resveratrol aside, each bar contains 190 calories, 9 grams of fat (2.5g saturated) and 7 grams of fiber.
While more research is needed to understand resveratrols potential benefits in humans, findings so far are certainly intriguing. If wine isn’t your thing, or if you’re looking for a creative way to get a little more resveratrol in your diet, then you might want to give the Winetime Bar a try.
- Renee
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Pretty interesting! I am not a wine person.. but not a chocolate person either. Hmmmmmmmmm....