After a long day, what are some of the best ways to unwind? To name a few, watching tv, reading a book, and playing with pets are perfect. Here’s another one that so many people globally can relate to; having a glass of wine! After we’ve been at work for hours, or spent the entire day running errands, a nice glass of wine can be just what we need to end the day the right way. Now there’s a such thing as too much of a good thing (meaning you shouldn’t overdo it when it comes to drinking). But wine DOES have its benefits. That’s right. It just so has it that A Wine a Day Can Keep the Doctor Away!
What the body needs to thrive
To put it simply, there are four main things that our body needs to function and survive. Those four things are food, water, oxygen, and a nervous system. Without all of these four things, you probably wouldn’t be reading this page. Nor would I have written it! Now here’s why those four things are so important.
- Food – this provides the nutrients that are important for our bodies. It is also important to ingest the right foods containing the types of carbohydrates, protein, fats, and the ever-so-essential vitamins.
- Water – For starters, our bodies are mostly water (about 60%). It also helps regulate the body’s temperature and helps essential organs flush out toxins from the body. The recommended amount of water that should be consumed daily is 11.5 cups for women and 15.5 cups for men.
- Oxygen – Without this, life literally wouldn’t exist. Oxygen is important for our bodies because it is inhaled into our lungs. That same oxygen is carried throughout the body by red blood cells.
- The Nervous System – the part of the body that literally tells it what to do. From the brain to the lungs to the limbs that move, the nervous system gives instructions on how the body needs to function.
Benefits of drinking wine: How it benefits the body
I think the one main benefit from drinking wine that everyone can get is quite simply The Enjoyment of it. But of course there are many more benefits that pertain to the human body.
- Life Longevity – Believe it or not, drinking a moderate amount of wine promotes a longer life span, as shown by several studies. Many wines contain antioxidants that fight off the harmful things that damage our organs.
- Wine Keeps our Hearts Healthy – Consuming 1 to 2 glasses of wine a day can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Wine Gives You Healthier Skin – Just like the antioxidants preventing damage to organs and promoting a longer life span, it can also give you healthier skin through rejuvenation and increase in skin elasticity.
- It Can Prevent Obesity – It has been shown in studies that the antioxidants in wine (particularly white wines) have controlled cholesterol levels and burned fat stored in the belly.
- Increases Bone Strength – As the human body ages, the bones become thinner and weaker. This leads to osteoporosis, which can be prevented by a healthy intake of wine.
And of course, wine covers the four main things the body needs. It’s proivdes the food through grapes; and those grapes contain the nutients, vitamins, and necessary carbohydrates. It also provides the water needed for the body. And as we’ve seen from the listed benefits, it can do quite a bit to improve our oxygen flow and nervous system.
What kind of wines are the best for me?
This may come as a shock (and possible dismay) to white wine lovers, but the healthiest wines are the red ones. Now I’m not saying completely stop drinking white wine. It’s like soda or coffee. Just Enjoy It In Moderation. That being said, here are some of the best red wines for your health:
- Pinot Noir – this is perhaps the healthiest red wine one can drink. The Pinot grapes have thin skin and grow in cool climates, which generally means they begin with less sugar.
- Merlot – this contains high levels of resveratrol, which is essential for cholesterol and cardiovascular health.
- Cabernet Sauvignon – also another perfect wine with cardiovascular benefits.
- Malbec – a wine with notes of blackberry and chocolate; and highly benefits both heart and immune health.
- Nebbiolo – a wine containing some of the highest levels of melatonin; perfect for anyone having trouble falling asleep.
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And for all the white wine lovers, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Viognier are excellent healthy choices
Enjoy what you love in the Finest Way Possible
All of these benefits. And the wines that offer them. You deserve to reap it all! And the way to do it is the Fine Wine Way! Treat yourself and enjoy some of the Finest Wines Ever Created. The finer the wine, the better for you it is. And remember, a wine a day can keep the doctor away!
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