By this point, it is well known that wine (particularly red wine) is associated with many health benefits, including a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, lower risk of obesity, and potentially increased neural function after spinal cord injury. In regards…
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Creating a Healthier Wine: Influence of Winemaking Techniques on Phenolic Composition of Red Wine
As we’ve seen many times here on this blog and on many other sources, red wine is chock full of phenolic compounds that not only contribute to the sensory characteristics of the wine, but also provide numerous health benefits for…
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…
Red Wine: Not Just for Consumption Anymore
The following is a guest post by blogger, Gina Williams. Interested in guest posting for The Academic Wino? Please contact me at becca@academicwino.com/ Red wine is known for being beneficial in several ways, mostly relating to health. It makes your…