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At one time or another we have all uttered those words -To Your Health- as we raised our glasses in a salute to a special person. It is a well known fact that drinking wine, both red and white varieties, in moderation will be beneficial to your health especially when you are dealing with the heart.
What effect will drinking wine have on us? Wines especially red wine, are rich in flavonoids and recently researchers have compiled some information and statistics that these flavonoids are in fact beneficial to your health. Flavonoids have antioxidant properties which cause the body to defend against viruses and carcinogens resulting in helping your body fight against cancer and heart disease.
Unfortunately it doesn't mean that you go out and drink a whole bottle of wine. The operative word in this case is moderation; you have to keep the consumption of wine down. To drink too much then any benefits of the flavonoids and antioxidants that you would have had with one glass or two will be reversed. Not all red wines have high levels of flavonoids and antioxidents. Petit Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir seem to have elevated levels of the chemicals.
Many health providers promote a one or two four ounce glass of wine per day for men and one four ounce glass for woman. I do know many women who would dispute that discrepancy for women. So adding a glass or two of red or white wine to your diet can be beneficial.
One of the lowest rates for heart disease is found in the French people. They have been making and drinking wine throughout history so there has to be something said to the fact that red wine has health benefits. Wine from the French wine regions are shown to be very tannic and have superior levels of procyandin (an Antioxidant) than other wine areas around the world.
The dryer red wines such as Merlots or red Zinfandels contain fewer flavonoids but more than white wines. Just because these wine are a little light on the flavonoids does not mean that they will not benefit your health if you drink them in moderation. - 24553
What effect will drinking wine have on us? Wines especially red wine, are rich in flavonoids and recently researchers have compiled some information and statistics that these flavonoids are in fact beneficial to your health. Flavonoids have antioxidant properties which cause the body to defend against viruses and carcinogens resulting in helping your body fight against cancer and heart disease.
Unfortunately it doesn't mean that you go out and drink a whole bottle of wine. The operative word in this case is moderation; you have to keep the consumption of wine down. To drink too much then any benefits of the flavonoids and antioxidants that you would have had with one glass or two will be reversed. Not all red wines have high levels of flavonoids and antioxidents. Petit Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir seem to have elevated levels of the chemicals.
Many health providers promote a one or two four ounce glass of wine per day for men and one four ounce glass for woman. I do know many women who would dispute that discrepancy for women. So adding a glass or two of red or white wine to your diet can be beneficial.
One of the lowest rates for heart disease is found in the French people. They have been making and drinking wine throughout history so there has to be something said to the fact that red wine has health benefits. Wine from the French wine regions are shown to be very tannic and have superior levels of procyandin (an Antioxidant) than other wine areas around the world.
The dryer red wines such as Merlots or red Zinfandels contain fewer flavonoids but more than white wines. Just because these wine are a little light on the flavonoids does not mean that they will not benefit your health if you drink them in moderation. - 24553
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There are plenty of health benefits of wine which should not be forgotten. Of course the main benefits of wine include the absolute pleasure of sitting around with good friends and a great glass or two of wine.
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