“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,