We’ve all heard over and over that red wine is good for your heart. Studies have shown that wine consumption reduces blood platelet aggregation, which ultimately helps prevent many cardiovascular diseases. The polyphenolic compounds in wine are primarily responsible for…
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Thermal Treatment of Wine Shows Retained Cardiovascular Health Benefits in Rats and Guinea Pigs: Good News for a Popular Winter Warmer
In the spirit of all things holiday and winter (well, for those of us in the Northern hemisphere anyway), today’s post highlights some brand new research involving mulled wine (a.k.a. Glühwein). http://images.gourmetrecipe.com/images/ gourmetrecipe/recipe_images/ ua-crock-pot-mulled-wine-784.jpg One of my favorite winter beverages…
Resveratrol Improves Cardiovascular Health in Obese Adults: The First Evidence Using Oral Administration in a Clinical Trial Setting
http://cdnimg.visualizeus.com/thumbs/29/72/ heart,love,wine-29724debce5dd7 043eec161bac00a030_h.jpg It is well documented that red wine harbors many health benefits; including, but not limited to, cardiovascular improvements. Research has shown that it is likely the polyphenols in the skins of grapes that provide these health benefits. …
Red Wine and Exercise: Using a Rat Model to Determine Cardiovascular Health Benefits
It is widely known that red wine is good for your heart. It is also known that exercise is good for your heart as well (in addition to many other health benefits!). Well, what happens when you drink red wine…