Red Wine- Nutritional Benefits

By:Shashank Alshi, Updated: Jul 29, 2021 | 01:33 IST

Red wine

A tall glass of red wine with a scrumptious meal is all you need when you are feeling down. Due to the low alcohol concentration redline is believed to be health-friendly. Several studies have shown that this palate-pleasing liquor is good for a healthy diet when taken in moderation. Interestingly French Paradox believers believe red wine intake helps the French to stay healthy even after consuming cholesterol and saturated fat-heavy food.



The most commonly drank red wines are Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Zinfandel. Dark whole grapes are crushed and fermented to produce red wine. Grape skin contains resveratrol which is a supremely powerful antioxidant.


Benefits of Red wine:

  • Reduces Early Death Risk
  • Improves Cardiovascular Health
  • Controls Hypertension
  • Boosts Gut Health


Nutritional Facts of Red Wine

Per 148ml of red wine has the following nutritional data
NutrientMeasurement
Calories125 grams
Sugar1 farm
Potassium
5% of RDI
Vitamin B6
4 % of RDI
Phosphorus
3% of RDI
Manganese
10% of RDI


Top Advantages of Red wine

1. Help Maintains Blood Pressure: Studies found that non-alcoholic red wine is good for lowering blood pressure.

2. Brain Function: Consuming red wine regularly in an uber moderate quantity helps in brain cell survival in Alzheimer’s disease.

3. Eyesight loss: The resveratrol-rich red wine may treat old age eye conditions like cataracts, glaucoma by controlling oxidative stress and inflammation.

4. Cancer: Studies suggested that people who drink red wine have less risk of lung cancer and prostate cancer.

5. Depression: A study conducted over seven years on 5505 people showed drinking two to seven glasses of red wine weekly lowered depression levels.

6. Long life: Mediterranean cuisine has long been using red wine in the daily discourse of diet. Long life and health are usually associated with people of this region.

7. Joint Pain: Medicinal properties of red wine prevents cartilage damage. People suffering from arthritis can benefit from drinking red wine in moderation.

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