Alcohol isn't all doom and gloom if you know what you are doing, if you know how to consume the right quantity and when to hang up your jacket and leave the bar. Red wine is said to be one of the very healthy variants of alcohol, if you choose to drink, you may as well want to drink right. Here are seven reasons why the consumption of red wine may just be doing you more good than you think;


Protects your smile.


When it comes to red wine and your teeth, it has been labelled as a big fat stainer, which can be true. However, evidence shows that wine also protects your teeth from bacteria. Proanthocyanidins (flavonoids with antioxidants) in red wine help prevent bacteria from sticking to your pearly whites, thus preventing cavities and plaque buildup. Now, that’s a reason to smile.


Aids digestion.
A glass of red wine with your meal may do more than just ease conversation. Polyphenols in wine help your gut lessen the harmful effects of certain chemicals before they are distributed throughout the rest of your system. They also tell the body to release nitric oxide, which relaxes (stretches) the walls of your stomach as it fills with food, helps counteract effects of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and improves digestion.


Whittle your waistline.

Red wine not only helps make you feel more satisfied and suppress your appetite (so you eat less), but studies say it also can halt the growth of fat cells through a substance called piceatannol. Basically, the substance stops the fat cells from fully forming or maturing into full-blown fat. The result? A lesser chance of becoming obese.

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Strengthen your bones.

Recent studies show that moderately consuming red wine helps maintain strong, healthy bones. This connection is especially evident in the case of postmenopausal women. Stronger bones mean a lesser chance of developing osteoporosis. However, it’s a balance; over-consumption has the reverse effect and can make bones weaker and more brittle. Remember: moderation is key!


Prevent cancer.

Perhaps some of the most exciting research reveals red wine’s cancer-fighting powers, thanks to the presence of polyphenols (especially resveratrol). Polyphenols, found in grapes, have some incredible antioxidant attributes that include protection from the free radicals that damage cells and DNA and lead to cancer. In particular, resveratrol has proven to impede the growth of cancer cells and incidence of tumours in studies with animals. Researchers are hoping to use this knowledge in future cancer prevention and treatment.

Fight a cold.

It’s true: the high levels of antioxidant-rich polyphenols impede the multiplication of viruses once they’re in your system. It also helps lower your susceptibility to flu and cold viruses in the first place. According to a study in Spain, individuals who drank two or more glasses a day had a 44% lower incidence of colds than non-drinkers.

These are just six benefits of red wine—there are other research that suggests it helps lower cholesterol, prevent the onset of dementia, and even promote better lung function. Just remember that these health returns are reaped from moderate consumption (aim for around 1 glass a night for women, 1-2 for men) and that extreme consumption actually reverses many of these benefits.

As long as you keep this in mind, sit back, relax, and keep on pouring!

http://www.pronetotype.com/2016/07/7-exciting-benefits-of-drinking-red-wine.html?m=1

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I hav neva taken beer only red wine or notin

I don't know why I can't take the red/white wine even they wud say it taste good and expensive & healthy..

But My palate is so sensitive when it comes to this type of alcohol

Op shey zobo na still red wine and one would still gain the same benefits that drinking red wine gives

sleazy5:
Op shey zobo na still red wine and one would still gain the same benefits that drinking red wine gives

shebi tonic water na still vodka?

TrapQueen77:



I don't know why I can't take the red/white wine even they wud say it taste good and expensive & healthy..

But My palate is so sensitive when it comes to this type of alcohol

yeah it takes some getting used to.