7 GREAT REASONS TO DRINK WINE

There are plenty of good reasons to drink wine! Here we take a look at seven of the most popular reasons why people love to sip.

1- WINE MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD

It’s a simple truth, but the fact is yes, it just makes you feel good! It’s more than just an alcohol high, though, there are medical, scientific reasons why drinking wine gives you a rush. Wine stimulates several neurotransmitters as well as opioid cells for the release of endorphins. This produces feelings of joy, enhanced pleasure, and euphoric sensations. For most wine drinkers, just a few sips and life looks better already!

2- CONTAINS ANTIOXIDANTS

Antioxidants are a powerful force in the human body, fighting against the free radicals common to cancer and other diseases. Red wine is especially strong in antioxidants and can substantially reduce the risks of most kinds of cancer in the body.

3- REDUCES ANXIETY

We all know that life is full of stress. The pressures of daily living, keeping up with all the technology and social demands, and maintaining the breakneck speeds we live at these days all take their toll on our health. We need a release, a way to slow it all down, a calming of the storm. Wine drinkers will be the first to tell you: Sip a glass and let it relax you. Just one glass, especially in the right environment, can help you roll away the anxiety and breathe easy again!

4- WINE BOOSTS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

A glass of wine, especially red, can help boost the immune system and help battle against colds and infections. That’s a great reason to drink wine, especially during cold and flu season! Too much alcohol at once, though, can have a detrimental effect so keeping to a glass or two is important.

5- GOOD FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Several studies have shown that those who drink one glass at least two days a week were less prone to depression. Too much, however, and the general depressant effect of alcohol can kick in and overtake the benefits. Keep it to a glass or two and feel better mentally.

6- HELPS REDUCE COGNITIVE LOSS WITH AGING

Some surprising new studies have confirmed that wine is good for your brain as you age. Those who drink wine tend to rank highly in intelligence and maintain full use of their mental faculties longer than those who do not. This is especially true of red wine, which contains resveratrol and may help decrease Alzheimer’s.

7- WINE IS GOOD FOR THE HEART

There are several benefits  to the heart. Wine can break up blood clots and work as a general blood thinner, helping reduce the risk of a stroke or other circulatory problem. Tannins in red wine also contain procyanidins, which battle free radicals and have proven to be effective in battling cardiovascular disease. Those same procyanidins also help to lower cholesterol.

DRINK A LITTLE – NOT A LOT

Of course, as with most things in life, moderation is still the key. While the benefits of a glass or two of wine, especially red wine, are many, the benefits drop sharply and can turn to the negative if you overindulge. Keep it mild, keep it fun, and keep it healthy!