Non-alcoholic drinks are wildly popular. What’s in them and are they healthy? (SUMMER SERIES)

Australians love to crack open a ‘cold one’, but increasingly we’re turning to non-alcoholic beers, wines and spirits. How did NoLo drinks become so popular? What’s actually in them? And are they healthier than their boozy counterparts?

Guest: Jacinta Bowler, ABC science reporter 

If you’re into the science of what we eat and drink, check out our episode on the influx of random chip flavours or why the alt right is obsessed with eating meat. 

Read Jacinta’s article on no and low-alcohol drinks here.

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You’re listening to Quick Smart's summer season. We’ll return with fresh episodes next year, but in the meantime please enjoy our special curation for the holidays. This episode originally aired on 25th Feb, 2025.