I had the pleasure recently of dining out with some good friends. My friend "Jane" surprised me by drinking red wine. When she drank, it was never red wine, as she complained about the taste and temperature.
It seemed that Jane had recently read an article stressing the benefits of red wine compared to white wine. It stated that there were health benefits, most importantly to the heart.
I was not surprised by this information. I've known for years that there has been proven health benefits to drinking red wine in moderation. This means one glass per day for women and two for men.
I've read studies dealing specifically with Mediterranean countries. The studies' participants all had high fat diets but low LDL (bad) cholesteral and high HDL (good) cholesteral. They also reported lowered blood pressure. Researchers found that what each participant had in common was the fact that they all drank red wine in moderation.
Researchers think that 2 antioxidants, resveratrol and flavonoids, found in the seeds and skin of red wine grapes and also used in the fermentation process are what are responsible for this.
Resveratrol is responsible for raising HDL cholesterol. This helps prevent blood clots. Flavonoids help prevent plaque from forming in arteries, in addition to helping prevent blood clots.
New research, though, has found that white wine and other types of alcohol are showing similar results. One particular study even indicated that white wine is more beneficial for health than red because the molecules in white wine are smaller and are more easily absorbed.
Isn't it wonderful when we discover health benefits to what has been traditionally known as a bad habit (drinking). Yes, it's great but there is plenty of reason to make sure one is drinking alcohol only in moderation.
In every study, researchers are quick to point out that only drinking in moderation will produce any health benefits. In fact, they go on to say that alcohol abuse will cause far more devastating health problems than benefits.
Alcohol abuse leads to addition, weight gain (including obesity), high blood pressure and damages major organs (including your heart). If you don't drink, there are better ways to lower blood pressure. If you drink in moderation - great, stick to that.
If you are considering taking up alcohol specifically to lower your blood pressure, please let me suggest that you don't. Instead, you should try my all natural High Blood Pressure program. This is a non-addictive, healthy approach to lowering blood pressure with proven results. If weight loss is your goal, I encourage you to try my Weight Loss Breeze Program.
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It seemed that Jane had recently read an article stressing the benefits of red wine compared to white wine. It stated that there were health benefits, most importantly to the heart.
I was not surprised by this information. I've known for years that there has been proven health benefits to drinking red wine in moderation. This means one glass per day for women and two for men.
I've read studies dealing specifically with Mediterranean countries. The studies' participants all had high fat diets but low LDL (bad) cholesteral and high HDL (good) cholesteral. They also reported lowered blood pressure. Researchers found that what each participant had in common was the fact that they all drank red wine in moderation.
Researchers think that 2 antioxidants, resveratrol and flavonoids, found in the seeds and skin of red wine grapes and also used in the fermentation process are what are responsible for this.
Resveratrol is responsible for raising HDL cholesterol. This helps prevent blood clots. Flavonoids help prevent plaque from forming in arteries, in addition to helping prevent blood clots.
New research, though, has found that white wine and other types of alcohol are showing similar results. One particular study even indicated that white wine is more beneficial for health than red because the molecules in white wine are smaller and are more easily absorbed.
Isn't it wonderful when we discover health benefits to what has been traditionally known as a bad habit (drinking). Yes, it's great but there is plenty of reason to make sure one is drinking alcohol only in moderation.
In every study, researchers are quick to point out that only drinking in moderation will produce any health benefits. In fact, they go on to say that alcohol abuse will cause far more devastating health problems than benefits.
Alcohol abuse leads to addition, weight gain (including obesity), high blood pressure and damages major organs (including your heart). If you don't drink, there are better ways to lower blood pressure. If you drink in moderation - great, stick to that.
If you are considering taking up alcohol specifically to lower your blood pressure, please let me suggest that you don't. Instead, you should try my all natural High Blood Pressure program. This is a non-addictive, healthy approach to lowering blood pressure with proven results. If weight loss is your goal, I encourage you to try my Weight Loss Breeze Program.
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