The Health Benefits of Red Wine
@@ Can wine really improve our health and increase longevity? Scientists are beginning to say *Yes!* Supposing that the theory is true which wines give us the most bang for the buck? ℗
@ Researchers have found that red wines rich in flavonoids are best for our health// Flavonoids are best known for their antioxidant qualities and help the body resist such maladies as allergens, viruses and carcinogens//℗
@ Red wines also contain anxioxidants, which help the body resist cancer and cardiovascular disease// Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Syrah and Pinot Noir contain the highest concentrations of antioxidants and flavonoids//℗
@ Other red wines such as Merlots and red zinfandels contain fewer flavonoids, but more than most white wines// So, the best bet for drinking wine for our health is to stick to the dryer red wines// Just because wine contains components that are central to good health doesn*t give us a free rein to get plastered every night// Don*t overdo it but adding a glass of wine to your daily diet can definitely make a difference to our health//℗
@ Paracelsus, the noted 16th-century Swiss physician wrote, *Wine is a food, a medicine and a poison it*s just a question of dose//* As with almost any food or drink, wine consumed in large doses can be a detriment to our health//℗
@ Most health officials agree that one or two four-ounce glasses of wine per day can be beneficial to men, while women should limit their consumption to one four ounce serving per day//℗
@ Cardiovascular expert, Professor Roger Corder, has spent years studying the evidence of health benefits from red wine// In his new book, *The Wine Diet,* he says he is convinced that most of us should include red wine in our every day lifestyle//℗
@ Corder discovered what he eventually labeled the *French Paradox//* Specifically, he wondered why the French have a lower rate of heart disease despite the fact that their diet was extremely rich in fats// He concentrated his research on the southwest portion of France, where life expectancy seemed to be highest//℗
@ Professor Corder discovered that the region produces very tannic local wines, which contain the highest procyanidin (antioxidant) content of any wines, worldwide// This led him to further research on the amazing medical benefits of red wine//℗
@ While wine may not be man*s ultimate elixir or fountain of youth, it certainly behooves us to consider adding a glass of wine or two to our daily diet and raise a *toast* to our continued good health// ℗
