Living a healthy, balanced life is what we’re all about here at Health Wellness Coaches and yes, red wine does play a role. Making mindful choices with food and exercise is essential to good health and longevity. But it’s also acceptable to incorporate a glass of red wine into this lifestyle because it has been found to be healthy in a number of different ways. As with everything, moderation is key of course.
This is what happens when you drink a glass of red wine.
You’ll have a healthy heart
It’s been found that the tannins found in red wine protect against heart disease and lower your risk of a heart attack. Choosing to drink red wine over other alcohol is also a healthier way to go in fighting high blood pressure because it dilates blood vessels and arteries, potentially enabling you to live a longer life.
You’ll burn fat
The ellagic acid, an antioxidant found in dark colored grapes used to make red wine, dramatically slow the growth of fat cells and could play in role in weight loss. It’s been said, drinking 1 glass of wine is equivalent to exercising for 1 hour. In addition, it’s good to know that ellagic acid is also found in pecans, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries and walnuts.
You’ll improve your memory
More recent research has shown that drinking red wine can enhance your memory and may even impact the degree at which Alzheimer’s disease attacks the brain. This benefit is attributed to the resveratrol, a polyphenol compound and antioxidant, contained in red wine.
You’ll sleep better
Studies have shown that drinking a glass of red wine in the evening will help some sleep better. Wake up looking and feeling more rested with this relaxing cocktail. Other studies have also shown that it’s confirmed! drinking 2 glasses of wine before bed helps weight loss.
You’ll look good
While drinking that glass of red wine your facial muscles will relax and your cheeks will become flush, giving you a relaxed, young attractive glow. Red wine will also warm you up because it makes the blood vessels dilate and move closer to the skin’s surface.
