I did some grueling product testing this weekend just for you. Here are my thoughts on these trendy "fit wines." (This one caught my eye through a Whole Foods email ad campaign.)

First of all, I don't drink wine to be "fit." So...the concept in itself is kind of lost on me. More so, the runner on the label is kind of a turn off. For me, I don't necessarily want to be reminded of the gym while I'm enjoying my glass of Chardonnay. 

For you, though, I went through with this experiment and tried it anyways. 
The results...I kind of liked the wine. It is not very "full bodied," which I prefer, so I would not buy it again for the purpose of enjoying a glass of wine.
All in all, I figured I'd be giving this product a thumbs down.

However, on further thought, there are some real pros to this brand.
#1: Fit Vine wines are lower in sulfites (they are filtered out). Many of my clients decrease headaches, migraines, acne, bloating, and more by watching their sulfite intake.
#2: I would almost never make a drink like a Sangria (they are super high in sugar and I prefer to eat vs. drink my calories). Because this particular Chardonnay was so light (and about 30 calories per 5oz less than traditional wines), it would be an awesome ingredient to a wine spritzer or Sangria (like in this recipe from Emma Chapman). 

Enjoy! (responsibly, of course)

PROS:

One thing almost every client and I discuss is the importance of sitting down to a completely built plate each time they eat. I explain how just the act of seeing a complete meal can have an effect on how satisfying it can be. This piece of advice isn't just from gut instinct (although, when I take my own advice, it works). It stems from research that indicates how both hunger and the feeling of being satisfied are linked to our perceptions of our meals. 

Here's the example the study gives:

• Day 1 : A group of people were given a three egg omelet, but were told that it was a two egg omelet.
• Day 2: The same group of people were given a three egg omelet, but were told it was a four egg omelet.

1. Results: Even though these individuals always received the three egg omelet, when they were told they only got a two egg omelet, they reported being hungrier and eating more throughout the rest of the day.
2. Special Notes: Hunger hormones were reported to have NO change, which basically means that your eyes can tell your brain that you're hungry. 
3. THE TAKEAWAY: Add low-calorie, nutrient dense volume to your meals. This goes right along with my recommendation to fill half of your plate each time with produce (mostly vegetables). When you do this, you'll be helping yourself feel more satisfied with a meal that might be lower in calories (albeit still nutritious) than a higher calorie alternative.