I had the pleasure recently of dining out with some good friends. My friend "Jane" surprised me by drinking red wine. When she drank, it was never red wine, as she complained about the taste and temperature.
It seemed that Jane had recently read an article stressing the benefits of red wine compared to white wine. It stated that there were health benefits, most importantly to the heart.
I was not surprised by this information. I've known for years that there has been proven health benefits to drinking red wine in moderation. This means one glass per day for women and two for men.
I've read studies dealing specifically with Mediterranean countries. The studies' participants all had high fat diets but low LDL (bad) cholesteral and high HDL (good) cholesteral. They also reported lowered blood pressure. Researchers found that what each participant had in common was the fact that they all drank red wine in moderation.
It is thought that resveratrol and flavonoids, two antioxidants found in the seeds and skin of the red wine grape (also included in fermentation, unlike white wine) are responsible for these health benefits.
Resveratrol is responsible for raising HDL cholesterol. This helps prevent blood clots. Flavonoids help prevent plaque from forming in arteries, in addition to helping prevent blood clots.
New research, though, has found that white wine and other types of alcohol are showing similar results. One particular study even indicated that white wine is more beneficial for health than red because the molecules in white wine are smaller and are more easily absorbed.
Isn't it wonderful when we discover health benefits to what has been traditionally known as a bad habit (drinking). Yes, it's great but there is plenty of reason to make sure one is drinking alcohol only in moderation.
Yes, there is plenty of evidence to suggest health benefits of drinking in moderation; however, EVERY article promoting this evidence stressed that drinking alcohol to excess caused health problems which far outweighed any heart benefits the wine might have.
Over indulgence in alcohol is addictive and can cause a number of health problems including: high blood pressure, obesity and organ damage. If you don't drink, research shows that it's better not to start. If you drink only in moderation, good for you.
If weight loss or lowered blood pressure is your goal, I recommend two products: My Weight Loss Breeze program and my High Blood Pressure program. They have produced phenomenal results for my clients without negative side effects.
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It seemed that Jane had recently read an article stressing the benefits of red wine compared to white wine. It stated that there were health benefits, most importantly to the heart.
I was not surprised by this information. I've known for years that there has been proven health benefits to drinking red wine in moderation. This means one glass per day for women and two for men.
I've read studies dealing specifically with Mediterranean countries. The studies' participants all had high fat diets but low LDL (bad) cholesteral and high HDL (good) cholesteral. They also reported lowered blood pressure. Researchers found that what each participant had in common was the fact that they all drank red wine in moderation.
It is thought that resveratrol and flavonoids, two antioxidants found in the seeds and skin of the red wine grape (also included in fermentation, unlike white wine) are responsible for these health benefits.
Resveratrol is responsible for raising HDL cholesterol. This helps prevent blood clots. Flavonoids help prevent plaque from forming in arteries, in addition to helping prevent blood clots.
New research, though, has found that white wine and other types of alcohol are showing similar results. One particular study even indicated that white wine is more beneficial for health than red because the molecules in white wine are smaller and are more easily absorbed.
Isn't it wonderful when we discover health benefits to what has been traditionally known as a bad habit (drinking). Yes, it's great but there is plenty of reason to make sure one is drinking alcohol only in moderation.
Yes, there is plenty of evidence to suggest health benefits of drinking in moderation; however, EVERY article promoting this evidence stressed that drinking alcohol to excess caused health problems which far outweighed any heart benefits the wine might have.
Over indulgence in alcohol is addictive and can cause a number of health problems including: high blood pressure, obesity and organ damage. If you don't drink, research shows that it's better not to start. If you drink only in moderation, good for you.
If weight loss or lowered blood pressure is your goal, I recommend two products: My Weight Loss Breeze program and my High Blood Pressure program. They have produced phenomenal results for my clients without negative side effects.
EL331002
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