A Glass of Red Goes a Long Way

When you’re on a diet, most nutritionists will tell you to stay away from alcohol, wine, and other sugary drinks.  But like most things in life, moderation is key.  If you are trying to decrease your waistline, sugar should most certainly be reduced significantly.  But when it comes to red wine, there are also many benefits of having a glass every once in a while…or even once a day!
Your heart says thank you – Heart health starts with diet, nutrition, and exercise.  But studies show that drinking red wine every once in a while can actually reduce the risk of heart disease by as much as 30% (thanks to the antioxidants found in grapes), especially if you drink it with meals.  On the flip side, if you drink more than the suggested amount of one to two glasses, you actually increase your risk.

Brain Power – Yes, red wine makes you smarter…at least somewhat.  Helping keep your memory and cognitive skills sharp has to do with resveratrol found in the skin of grapes.  While not all red wine is made the same, Pinot Noir has one of the highest levels of this beneficial ingredient.
Lowers your blood sugar – Resveratrol also helps regulate blood sugar by stimulating insulin secretion or activating a protein that works in the body to regulate glucose and insulin sensitivity, especially in diabetic patients.
Prevents cancer – Again, resveratrol offers yet another benefit to our bodies, alongside several phenolic compounds also found in red wine.  Drinking one glass of red wine 3-4 times per week helps combat nascent cancer cells and the prevention of a cancer-feeding protein from forming.
Cholesterol changes – Certain grapes, like high-fiber Tempranillo red grapes found in certain red wines, have shown to decrease the bad cholesterol found in the body by as much as 12%. 
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