Wine does a body good!
You’ve read and heard no doubt that red wine is good for the heart. The Mayo Clinic writes:
“[D]octors do agree that something in red wine appears to help your heart, though it’s unclear just exactly what that “something” is. Researchers think antioxidants, such as flavonoids or a substance called resveratrol, have promising heart-healthy benefits.
Antioxidants aren’t the only substances in red wine that look promising. The alcohol in red wine also appears to be heart healthy. Find out what’s known — and not known — about red wine and its possible heart-health benefits. “ — MayoClinic.com
Now, a study published by the British Journal of Nutrition suggests that Champagne or sparkling wine that is made with both red and white grapes will provide some heart-healthy benefits as well. Researchers found that drinking moderate amounts of Champagne daily appears to improve heart function. According to the research, Champagne increased levels of nitric oxide, which controls blood pressure.
The key to all this good news is … you got it … moderation. If you over-do it, then you are doing more harm than good. All the research recommends only one glass a day, not two or three. And for those weekend enthusiasts, unfortunately you can’t have seven glasses in one day and expect the same benefits.
Be sure if you’re drinking a glass a day, that you add some dark chocolate with it to add even more benefits (with the flavonoids), but be sure to exercise, because those extra calories can add up quickly.
