“Wine is constant proof that God loves us and wants to see us happy.” ~ Benjamin Franklin

Let’s talk WINE. Some of the oldest documents, dating back to 2200 BC, mention wine as a man-made medicine. Wine has been promoted, since Hippocrates’ days, as a part of a healthy diet (yay!) Some of the benefits of moderate wine drinking (everything in moderation!) include:

• Reducing the risk of depression
• Anti-aging
• Preventing certain cancers, like breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancer
• Raising levels of omega-3 fatty acids
• Preventing dementia
• Reducing the risk of Type 2 Diabetes
• Lowering risk of heart disease
• Promoting strong bone density/lessening Osteoporosis
• Lowering risk of stroke
• Boosting good cholesterol and lowering bad cholesterol
• Cutting the risk of cataracts
• Increasing lifespan
• Boosting mental health

One Healthy Breakdown: pour yourself a glass tonight and cheers to good health!

*Note: Most sources focus on red wine over white. Sources include: Medical News Today, WebMD, and Foodandwine.com,