What is it about red wine that can turn a space cadet into a bon-a-fide smarty?! It’s almost like grape consumption via liquid form automatically comes along with an Ivy League degree and a new vocabulary. So bust out your dictionary & spectacles because you're about to get your geek on...
Studies have shown that red wine is considered to be heart healthy.
No wonder those who partake in some grape drinking are considered smart, they are helping their heart! Rumor has it that the best known effects of heart health in red wine consumption is the fact that it can increase your HDL cholesterol (that's the good kind) & lower your blood pressure!
Red wine is fermented with grape skins longer, so there are more antioxidants in red wine. Technically speaking, red wine has 10 times the polyphenol content than white wine. Polyphenol is a type of antioxidant, and antioxidants protect us from free radicals. You may remember from previous blogs that free radicals can cause damage when they react with important things like our DNA. I wasn't kidding when I said grab a dictionary! If you like your wine to taste more like grape juice with a kick, I may have some sad news for you. The sweeter the wine, the less antioxidant properties you are receiving. So, stick with Cabernet, Petit Syrah, & Pinor noir for an optimal antioxidant punch.
Studies have shown that red wine is considered to be heart healthy.
No wonder those who partake in some grape drinking are considered smart, they are helping their heart! Rumor has it that the best known effects of heart health in red wine consumption is the fact that it can increase your HDL cholesterol (that's the good kind) & lower your blood pressure!
Red wine is fermented with grape skins longer, so there are more antioxidants in red wine. Technically speaking, red wine has 10 times the polyphenol content than white wine. Polyphenol is a type of antioxidant, and antioxidants protect us from free radicals. You may remember from previous blogs that free radicals can cause damage when they react with important things like our DNA. I wasn't kidding when I said grab a dictionary! If you like your wine to taste more like grape juice with a kick, I may have some sad news for you. The sweeter the wine, the less antioxidant properties you are receiving. So, stick with Cabernet, Petit Syrah, & Pinor noir for an optimal antioxidant punch.
Refresher Course: Moderate drinking is defined as 2 drinks/day for men & 1 drink/day for women. A drink is defined as 12 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine, or 1 1/2 oz of 80-proof distilled spirits.
When to drink? Although this could be a loaded question J, studies have shown that consuming your grapes at meal times is the most beneficial. It is thought that beneficial ingredients of red wine may counter the effects of fatty foods. This could possibly delay/decrease their absorption into the body.
Doctors are leery in recommending alcohol, if it is not already part of your diet, because over-drinking can cause mega problems. It is not recommended that you start drinking alcohol just to prevent heart disease. If you do already consume a glass now &then, this is just an added bonus. So relax, enjoy, and drink your grapes responsibly!
When to drink? Although this could be a loaded question J, studies have shown that consuming your grapes at meal times is the most beneficial. It is thought that beneficial ingredients of red wine may counter the effects of fatty foods. This could possibly delay/decrease their absorption into the body.
Doctors are leery in recommending alcohol, if it is not already part of your diet, because over-drinking can cause mega problems. It is not recommended that you start drinking alcohol just to prevent heart disease. If you do already consume a glass now &then, this is just an added bonus. So relax, enjoy, and drink your grapes responsibly!
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