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by: Christian Goodman
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.
This was not news to me. I've known for years that research has proven some health benefits to drinking red wine in moderation. By moderation, I mean one glass per day for women and two per day 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.
It is believed that there are 2 antioxidants in the red wine grape (seeds and skin) called resveratrol and flavonoids. Unlike white wine, skin and seeds are included in the fermentation process of red wine. Red wine, therefore, contains more of these antioxidants than white wine.
It is thought that resveratrol raises HDL cholesterol, which helps to prevent blood clots. Flavonoids help to reduce blood clots as well, in addition to preventing plaque from forming in one's arteries.
New evidence, however, is showing that white wine and other types of alcohol may have health benefits as well. In fact, one study showed that the molecules in white wine are smaller and more easily absorbed than red wine.
Yes, yes - we always want to hear that traditionally bad habits are now good for us and that is why we secretly kept at them even though our doctors warned us of the dangers of abuse. I for one, though, can't stress enough about moderation in drinking.
Each and every study I read stressed that alcohol ONLY in moderation produced beneficial results. In fact, overindulging in alcohol consumption causes far more health problems than benefits.
Drinking in excess can lead to alcohol addiction, obesity, high blood pressure and damage to the major organs including the liver and heart. If you don't already drink alcohol, research indicates you shouldn't. If you drink in moderation, stay with moderation.
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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