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.
Many have asked -What effect does wine have on me-. To answer that question we must first look into the composition of the wine itself. Research has proven that red wine have a high amount of flavonoids and that these flavoniods will benefit a person?s health. These flavonoids are rich in antioxidants and when combined with the body form a front against both viruses and carcinogens. The end result is that your body is better able to fight off certain cancers and help prevent heart disease.
But here is the caveat, like most things the drinking of wine should be done in moderation. In the 16th Century a Swiss physician was quoted as having wrote "Wine is a food, a medicine and a poison - it is just a question of dose". If too much is consumed then the benefit of the flavonoids will have the opposite effect on your health. There are certain types of red wine that have a higher amount of both flavonoids and antioxidants. Among these wine are Cabernet Sauvignon, pinot Noir and Petit Syrah.
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.
The incidents of heart disease in France is said to be among the lowest throughout the world. Many regions in France are perfect for growing grapes and making wine. The French population has been doing this for ages and have been able to enjoy the benefits from the wine. The wine regions in France produce wines that are tannic and contain high levels of procyandin (an antioxidant). These levels tend to be higher that other wine areas throughout the world.
When it comes to flavonoids not all wines are alike. Wine that are white have the lowest concentration of flavonoids, whereas, dry red wines such as Merlot or Zinfandel have a higher levels than white wine, still fall short of the levels present in the other red wines. Still you will get the health benefits from these wine should you keep consumption to the recommended level.
There are plenty of health benefits of wine which should not be overlooked. Of course the main benefits of wine include the pure pleasure of laying around with good friends and a great glass or two of wine.
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