Wine not?

You have to be living under a rock if you aren’t aware of the current controversy surrounding wine. People, magazines and others are claiming that wine has great health benefits. Yes, that’s right, not only can wine fix your problems emotionally, but it can possible let you skip the gym and sit at home with a glass of wine and a nice book. Here are a few articles and studies and you can take a look and decide for yourself. Is wine a miracle drink or are we just making these rumors up to make ourselves feel better?

Red wine and resveratrol: Good for your heart?

The Mayo Clinic Staff decided to see if the red wine is good for your heart claim is true or not. They look at red wine’s relationship with high-density lipoprotein, cholesterol building and antioxidants.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/red-wine/art-20048281

Wine: Health Benefits and Health Risks

When consumed moderately, wine can lead to a number of positive effects on the body. Wine has been found to reduce the risk of depression, prevent colon cancer, help anti-aging, prevent dementia, and improve the function of lungs.

14 Surprising Health Benefits of Wine

Studies are cited to show support in the relationship between wine and living longer, ending breakouts, skipping the gym, promoting healthy eyes, decreasing risks of some cancers and more. Popping off the cork and grabbing that glass of wine is starting to really sound like a good idea…

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/14-surprising-health-benefits-wine.html

8 Health Benefits of Drinking Wine

Forget everything you read above, because isn’t Food & Wine the only source that matters? Go ahead and fill up that glass of wine because wine promotes longevity, reduces risks of heart diseases, lowers the possibility of Type 2 Diabetes, helps your eyesight, and slows brain decline.

http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/8-health-benefits-of-drinking-wine

The relationship is there. When drinking moderately, wine (especially red) can help you lead a healthier life. Go ahead and have that glass without feeling bad about skipping the gym-just remember everything in moderation!