It is well documented that red wine has certain properties which provide health benefits when consumed in moderation. Polyphenols in particular, which are concentrated in the skins and seeds, provide protection against cardiovascular diseases and act as antioxidants which act…
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Phenolic Content of Wines Made From Organic Versus Conventionally Grown Grapes: Is There a Difference?
http://www.organicfoodexperience.com/wp-content/ uploads/2011/01/certified-organic.jpg Organic foods, once only spotted in health food stores, are becoming increasingly popular and are found all over the grocery store aisles. While it is unclear whether or not organic foods are higher in nutritional content than more…
Break out the Bubbly!: Moderate Champagne consumption is linked to improved cardiovascular health.
Since this is my first discussion of a peer-reviewed journal article for The Academic Wino, I thought I’d celebrate by breaking out the bubbly! Today’s discussion is on a study by David Vauzour et al, from the University of Reading,…