Wine has many health benefits, mainly due to the presence of resveratrol in its composition, a powerful antioxidant present in the skin and grape nuggets that produce the wine. In addition, other polyphenols found in grapes, such as tannins, coumarins, flavonoids and phenolic acids, also have health benefits.
The darker the wine, the higher the amount of polyphenols, so red wine has the best properties. The main health benefits of this drink are:
- These benefits are obtained from regular consumption of red wine.
- Being advisable to consume 1 to 2 glasses of 125 mL a day.
- Grape juice also brings health benefits.
- However.
- The alcohol present in the wine increases the absorption of beneficial compounds in these fruits.
- In addition to containing a higher concentration of polyphenols and even the properties of seeds.
The following table provides nutritional information equivalent to 100 g of red wine, white wine and grape juice.
For people who cannot drink alcohol and want to enjoy the benefits of grapes, red grapes should be consumed daily or drink 200 to 400 ml of grape juice per day.
Ingredients
Preparation mode
Mix pieces of fruit with sugar, brandy or liqueur and mint. Lightly macerate the fruit and let the mixture rest for 2 hours. Put the mixture in a jar and add the wine and cinnamon bottle. Leave to cool or add chopped ice and serve. To make the drink lighter, you can add 1 can of lemon soda. See also how to make sago with wine.
To choose the best wine and know how to associate it with meals, watch the following video:
It is important to note that excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to health and that the benefits of wine are only achieved with moderate consumption, about 1 to 2 glasses a day. If intake is higher, serious side effects may occur.