Wine is one of the healthiest and most hygienic of beverages.
Louis Pasteur.
Today, it is safe to say that the relationship of alcohol and quality of life, along with its duration has scientific evidence.
Studies of modern dietitians suggest that moderate consumption of high-quality dry wines useful for prevention of many diseases. According to the observations of the Swedish endocrinologists, residents of the South of Europe for its large families, good health and “feeling of happiness” are required ejednevnogo a glass of dry red wine (about 180 grams).
The French paradox
This phenomenon is related to the so-called “French paradox” – with “unhealthy” cuisine of the French (with lots of saturated fat) they are less suffer from cardiovascular diseases. Research conducted at Boston medical center, showed that moderate consumption of red wine reduces the amount of “bad” cholesterol in the blood, increases the level of “good” cholesterol, normalizes blood pressure, reduces the resistance of tissues to glucose, namely to decompose the fats.
It should be noted that dry red wine has also antibacterial properties, promotes increase of level of hemoglobin in the blood. American podiatrists have confirmed that a glass of wine can reduce the likelihood of fractures, osteoporosis, arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases, and the Swedish scientists have found that regular consumption of red wine prevents the development of rheumatoid arthritis.
All these properties reduce the likelihood of developing diseases such as diabetes, atherosclerosis blood vessels, hypertension.
Resveratrol
Residents of the South of Europe not only significantly improve their health, but also significantly increase its life cycle.
The reason is high content of resveratrol , a small molecule, which is a powerful plant antioxidant found in the seeds and skins of grapes.
However, there is no miracle. All the plants are experiencing stress: the regeneration of damaged areas of the stems and leaves that conserve moisture in dry periods, protection of DNA from solar radiation. Grapes – just a plant that resveratrol helps to cope with negative external influences – namely, to slow down the aging process and enhance tissue regeneration.
You and resveratrol at its best comes from red wine, this “diet” reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, thrombosis, diabetes, cancer, and improving brain function associated with learning and memory. And most importantly, struggling with the most common illness today – obesity.
The in procyanidin
A special place in the prevention of obesity is a Mediterranean wine, in which scientists found a in procyanidin, also a powerful antioxidant, actively influencing the function of blood vessels.
Coverage of research scientists included Sardinia is a place with Europe’s biggest concentration of people, lived to a hundred years.
It turned out that the wines of this region are downright executed in procyanidin, and wine of South-West France, where the population is absorbing probably the most fat cuisine. Judge for yourself: sausages and cured meats, including the famous Bayonne ham, which within 5 months of getting dry suspended from the ceiling, ducks and geese, “black diamond” Périgord truffles, and absolutely non-dietary meals based on them. There is a balanced diet with all this splendor! And the result is striking – the minimum number of fat people suffering from heart disease, and an incredible concentration of great-grandparents in this region. Thus, the conclusion suggests itself, to live better and longer, just need to drink good wine.
Author: League Of Sommelier.