Wine and You
Wine and You
Ah yes, the nectar of the Gods. Guess what? Wine is actually good for you. Well, red more so than white. But none the less, wine can have positive effects on your overall health. Now I'm not talking about gulping down an entire bottle, but when taken in moderation, it can help. Because wine contains non-alcoholic elements such as phytochemicals, or naturally occurring plant compounds, wine can reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and slow the progression of neurological degenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. On the contrary, if you drink it in excess to what the daily recommendation is, then certain health risks could go up. What is the daily dose that science recommends? One or two glasses a day is right where you want to be in order to reap the benefits of wine.
Wine can also raise your HDL cholesterol levels. This is the good cholesterol (high density lipoprotein) that's carried throughout the blood stream. In time, the blood can be thinned out with wine. Remember, the thinner the better. The thicker your blood, the increased chance there is of getting a clogged artery or even blockage that could lead back to the heart which could be potentially life threatening. If you want clean clear blood, wine could lend a helping hand in that respect. However, wine drinking does have some downsides. If you drink a little too much you can get headaches or migraines. Some studies show weight gains in those that consume more than the recommended amount. Hey not trying to sound like broken record, just don't drink that much and you'll be fine.
So the big winner here for wine is that it's good for your blood, and even your heart. Antioxidants, which are found in the alcoholic side of wine, are also very good for your system. They help clean and regulate the circulatory system. And for those of you who didn't pay attention in science class, if your circulatory system is happy, usually so is your respiratory system is as they both work in one form of congruence or another to each other. Alright enough of the science talk.
I myself have only recently discovered the true wonders of wine. It does require a mature taste, but I'd recommend wine to any adult who hasn't at least tried it. Yes, there are beer drinkers, vodka swiggers, and martini sippers, I get it. But wine isn't an intimidating drink at all. It's worth a try to those that think it's only for white Anglo Saxon Protestant aristocrats in the 19th century. C'mon guys, coming from an alcohol enthusiast, there's actually booze out there that's good for you! Hello, is anybody home? Wine also gives you a nice sensation of relaxation and fizzles your demeanor down to a mild cool. It ices the hot, and burns the frost leaving you somewhere in the middle. Wow, now I can see why wine has taken certain degrees of culture by storm. From wine tasting events, to professional wine researchers, to the thousands that make their own; I think we can all see why wine deserves a badge of honor being a good human idea, combined with a great gift from Mother Nature.
Ah yes, the nectar of the Gods. Guess what? Wine is actually good for you. Well, red more so than white. But none the less, wine can have positive effects on your overall health. Now I'm not talking about gulping down an entire bottle, but when taken in moderation, it can help. Because wine contains non-alcoholic elements such as phytochemicals, or naturally occurring plant compounds, wine can reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and slow the progression of neurological degenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. On the contrary, if you drink it in excess to what the daily recommendation is, then certain health risks could go up. What is the daily dose that science recommends? One or two glasses a day is right where you want to be in order to reap the benefits of wine.
Wine can also raise your HDL cholesterol levels. This is the good cholesterol (high density lipoprotein) that's carried throughout the blood stream. In time, the blood can be thinned out with wine. Remember, the thinner the better. The thicker your blood, the increased chance there is of getting a clogged artery or even blockage that could lead back to the heart which could be potentially life threatening. If you want clean clear blood, wine could lend a helping hand in that respect. However, wine drinking does have some downsides. If you drink a little too much you can get headaches or migraines. Some studies show weight gains in those that consume more than the recommended amount. Hey not trying to sound like broken record, just don't drink that much and you'll be fine.
So the big winner here for wine is that it's good for your blood, and even your heart. Antioxidants, which are found in the alcoholic side of wine, are also very good for your system. They help clean and regulate the circulatory system. And for those of you who didn't pay attention in science class, if your circulatory system is happy, usually so is your respiratory system is as they both work in one form of congruence or another to each other. Alright enough of the science talk.
I myself have only recently discovered the true wonders of wine. It does require a mature taste, but I'd recommend wine to any adult who hasn't at least tried it. Yes, there are beer drinkers, vodka swiggers, and martini sippers, I get it. But wine isn't an intimidating drink at all. It's worth a try to those that think it's only for white Anglo Saxon Protestant aristocrats in the 19th century. C'mon guys, coming from an alcohol enthusiast, there's actually booze out there that's good for you! Hello, is anybody home? Wine also gives you a nice sensation of relaxation and fizzles your demeanor down to a mild cool. It ices the hot, and burns the frost leaving you somewhere in the middle. Wow, now I can see why wine has taken certain degrees of culture by storm. From wine tasting events, to professional wine researchers, to the thousands that make their own; I think we can all see why wine deserves a badge of honor being a good human idea, combined with a great gift from Mother Nature.
