7 Benefits of red wine for health (and how much to drink)

Red wine has several health benefits, this is mainly due to the presence of resveratrol in its composition, a strong antioxidant that is present in the skins and seeds of the grapes that produce the wine. In addition to this, other polyphenols present in grapes, such as tannins, coumarins, flavonoids and phenolic acids, also provide health benefits.

The darker the wine, the greater the amount of polyphenols, so red wine has the best properties. The main health benefits of this drink are:

  • Decrease the risk of atherosclerosis, as it contributes to the increase of HDL (good cholesterol) levels and inhibits the oxidation of LDL (bad cholesterol) in the arteries;
  • Decrease blood pressure, by relaxing the blood vessels;
  • Prevent cancer, due to its antioxidant properties that fight free radicals;
  • Prevent thrombosis, strokes and cerebrovascular accidents, for being antioxidant, inhibiting platelet aggregation and for its antithrombotic action;
  • Decrease the risk of heart problems, such as the occurrence of a heart attack, by fighting cholesterol, lowering blood pressure and fluidifying the blood;
  • Improve digestion, as it increases the production of gastric juice, stimulates the gallbladder and improves the digestion of carbohydrates.

    • In addition to this, being rich in antioxidants it also provides anti-inflammatory action and prevents damage caused by free radicals to cells, preventing the emergence of chronic diseases and early aging. 

    7 Benefits of red wine for health (and how much to drink)

    How much should be taken?

    These benefits are obtained from a regular consumption of red wine, being indicated to consume 1 to 2 glasses of 125 mL per day. Grape juice also brings health benefits, but the alcohol present in wine increases the absorption of the beneficial compounds of these fruits, in addition to the fact that the polyphenols are more concentrated.

    Nutritional information

    The table below shows the nutritional information equivalent to 100 g of red wine, white wine and grape juice:

    To avoid alcohol consumption and obtain the benefits of grapes, red grapes should be consumed daily or drink 200 to 400 mL of grape juice per day.

    Red wine sangria recipe

    Ingredients

  • 2 glasses of diced fruit (orange, apple, strawberry and lemon);
  • 3 tablespoons of mascabado sugar;
  • ¼ cup of brandy or orange liqueur;
  • 1 cinnamon stick;
  • 1 mint stick;
  • 1 bottle of red wine.

    • How to prepare

    Mix the fruit pieces with the sugar, the brandy or liqueur and the mint. Slightly macerate the fruits and let the mixture stand for 2 hours. Place the mixture in a pitcher and add the bottle of wine and the cinnamon. Allow to cool or add crushed ice and serve. If you want the drink to have a milder flavor, add 1 can of lemon flavored soda.

    It is important to mention that the consumption of alcohol in excess is harmful to health and that the benefits of wine are only obtained with a moderate intake, about 1 to 2 glasses per day. In case the intake is higher, serious side effects may occur.

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