Wine is a noble drink that we enjoy tasting for over 7,000 years. It comes in a variety of flavours and it goes well with different kinds of meats and cheeses.

Wine has been our trusty company at weddings and parties, being a strong and tasteful amplifier of joy.

But there is more to wine than being a strong alcoholic drink. In this article, we are going to discuss the benefits of wine, and how moderate drinking can help us keep at bay diabetes and even lose weight. While red wine is renowned for having health benefits if consumed, we won’t discount white wine, as it has its benefits as well.

It’s only fair to have equal chances in the white wine vs. red wine battle. Let’s talk about 5 benefits of red wine and 5 benefits of white wine.

Benefits of Red Wine

1. Improved Heart Health

Red wine is famous for having health benefits for our heart. Studies have shown that red wine consumption is linked to lower risk of coronary artery disease and inflammation. It also decreases the chances of dying of a heart attack. Red wine that is produced in traditional ways, that maximize the number of flavonoids and resveratrol it has, it’s even healthier for the heart.

The American Heart Association conducted a review on this topic, and they found that drinking one to two glasses of red wine per day could reduce someone’s risk of a heart attack by 20%. Another benefit of red wine is that it increases HDL (the good cholesterol) and it decreases LDL (the bad one).

This is just another reason to enjoy a nice glass of Chateau Palmer 2015 Red Blend.

2. Increased Lifespan and Slower Aging

You probably already heard the fact that something found in red wine is claimed to have the effect of slowing aging and can increase lifespan if consumed in moderation. There has been a number of studies on this topic recently.

The substance that is known to have this effect is called resveratrol. Resveratrol is a compound found in plants (grapes, berries, and peanuts) that acts as a powerful antioxidant. It is believed that this substance can turn on some genes that are needed for longevity. It can also reduce the damage that aging has on our bodies, especially on our heart. While longevity is linked to red wine consumption of people of certain regions in France, more studies are needed to actually prove it.

3. Alzheimer’s Disease Slowing

Some studies have shown that consuming red wine that is made from black-skinned grapes possibly has neurological implications by reducing oxidative damage. Researchers believe that in the future, it can be proved that substances found in red wine may help prevent the neurological damage of Alzheimer’s disease and slow its progression.

4. Inflammation Reduction

The ability to reduce inflammation in the body is one of the benefits of red wine that make it a good choice for those that care about their health. American Journal of Biomedical Sciences found, according to one of their study, that red wine consumption can help people by protecting them against inflammatory response that is linked with different serious infections.

5. Cancer Treatment and Prevention

We have to thank resveratrol again for this amazing benefit of red wine. According to a study, resveratrol in red wine can stop tumours to grow, can protect against damage done by carcinogens, can prevent the mutation of certain cancer cells that are resistant to chemotherapy, and slows the distribution of cancer cells.

Benefits of White Wine

1. Reduced Hangover

Hangovers are produced by congeners, a chemical by-product of alcohol fermentation. The majority of flavours found in beverages are given by these congeners. Dark alcoholic beverages have a higher concentration of congeners, therefore consuming white wine will provide a lower dose of these substances. That means drinking white wine will help you avoid the unpleasant symptoms of nausea, headache, and irritability that come with hangovers.

2. Promote Weight Loss

Everyone is interested in staying fit, and that happens for a good reason. Besides the aesthetic part of it, being overweight comes with a series of negative effects on our health. White wine is full of antioxidants, and antioxidants are great at helping our body lose weight and stay healthy. The positive effects are seen when the wine is consumed in moderation, meaning one or two glasses per day. And if you have Aubert Eastside Russian River Chardonnay 2016 in those glasses, they are very well received.

3. Better Lung Function

A research done at the University of Buffalo made the suggestion that the consumption of white wine can help keep your lungs in a healthy condition. The benefits are even stronger than those found in the red wine. While researchers don’t know exactly what is the link between white wine and healthy lungs, it is believed that the abundance of antioxidants may be the cause.

4. Protect Your Heart

The benefits of white wine are just as strong as the ones from red wine when it comes to protecting the heart. One glass or two per day is believed to reduce the risk of getting heart disease by 25%. While it has been proven that the grapes’ skin, which is not used in the white wine production, is rich in antioxidants and nutrients, that doesn’t mean the pulp of grapes falls too far behind.

5. Disease Prevention

The powerful antioxidant properties of white wine have been proved to keep at bay illnesses things like breast cancer and lung disease. Like with all recommendations and health advice, these particular benefits are associated with moderate consumption of white wine, since abusing alcohol has the opposite effects.

Any wine enthusiast is keen to know that there are even more reasons to enjoy their favourite drink besides the complex boutique. Either if you enjoy drinking white wine or red wine, you are sure to get plenty of health benefits that come from the nutrients and antioxidants they provide.