HOSPITALITY & ENTERTAINMENT n WINE & HEALTH
Wine
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t has been said that “Wine is the most
healthful and most hygienic of beverag-
es”. I am sure that those in the wine in-
dustry would agree. You have probably
heard enjoying alcohol in moderation will
not kill you, and you may have even heard
that it is heart friendly. The French and
Italians drink to their health. So, you want
to believe that a daily sip is a safe way to
unwind. Well, yes …within moderation.
There is new enquiry regarding the health
benefits of wine. Here are just a few things
that you want to know before popping the
cork on your next bottle:
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IS THE ANSWER…
By Laura Dorsey
Wine and Cholesterol: Grapes and
wine contain polyphenols, substances
which act as antioxidants. Thanks to those
anti-inflammatory properties, they can
help lower bad LDL cholesterol, and
boost beneficial HDL cholesterol.
• Wine and Diabetes: Recent research
reveals that drinking any kind of alcohol,
especially wine, may help protect against
type 2 diabetes. But you don’t have to
be heavy handed to reap the benefits—
just one tiny ounce of vino a day may
help trim your risk by 20 percent.
For many people, a daily glass of wine can
be a perfectly healthy habit. Remember
that wine only delivers its health benefits
when enjoyed in moderation. So, pour a
glass of wine and toast to your health.
Laura Dorsey
Editor, IBA Success
Magazine; CEO,
www.lauradorsey.net
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• Wine and Heart Health: Red wine has
been praised for its heart-health bene-
fits, which include preventing blood clots
and lowering your blood sugar. So, a glass
of red wine once a day may help reduce
your risk for heart disease.