Top 5 surprising health benefits of drinking Red wine!

Have you ever fantasized about sipping your favorite style of wine while lying on a beautiful white sandy beach in Hawaii and enjoying the relaxing sounds of the ocean? 

Yes, that idea itself makes us go bonkers, right?

A bottle of premium Pinot Noir wine (Red Wine) is the best gift I could think of receiving from my friends on my birthday, hahaha, jokes apart. Even though most of us are well aware that excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to many serious health issues, but on the brighter side drinking red wine in moderation (max 1 std drink for women, and 2 standard drinks for men per day), has some interesting perks to it. In my view here are the top 5 benefits of drinking red wine in moderation.

1. Gorgeous skin:
Yes, you heard it right! If having flawless skin, is your dream, remember to buy a nice bottle of Pinot Noir, next time when you go to the supermarket. Red wine contains powerful antioxidants that work as anti-aging agents that protect against skin damage caused due to free radicals. Moreover, red wine is also applied in various face packs and beauty products which helps in improving the skin's elasticity and may prevent wrinkles. Polyphenols present in red wine can brighten your skin complexion and may bring a healthy glow in your face.

2.Cognitive abilities: When consumed in low quantities red wine can improve blood flow to the brain, protect the neurons from dying, improve memory, and safeguard your brain from serious mental illnesses such as dementia. People who are light to moderate drinkers of red wine have shown greater cognitive performances among their peers, in a study conducted by researchers.

3.Improves cardiac health:
Red wine helps to lower the risk of heart diseases and stroke when consumed in moderation. Each glass of red wine is rich in antioxidants like Resveratrol, a powerful chemical found in the skin of red grapes. Resveratrol acts as an antioxidant and helps in maintaining cardiovascular health. 

4.Stress Buster: As per studies conducted, researchers found that Resveratrol, found in red wine acted as an antidepressant and protected against corticosterone, a hormone that can damage brain cells if released in excessive amounts when the body is under stress. Additionally, Resveratrol found in red wine had a very positive impact on the overall neurological process in the brain and helped to relax and induce sound sleep.It not only eliminates the blood clots by removing harmful toxins but also works as a blood thinner and improves overall cardiovascular health.

Note: physical activities, active social life, and a balanced diet should always be the primary ways to cope with stress.

5. Longevity: A research conducted on French men, showed that men who consumed red wine in moderation lived longer than the non-drinkers. As per a study, red wine has anti-inflammatory properties which reduced the ischaemic heart disease mortality rate. Besides this, it increases the bone mineral density (BMD) and also protects from osteoporosis, a bone degeneration disease. On top of it, anti-oxidants in red wine may reduce your chances of catching a common cold.

So after reading about all the surprising benefits listed above, it is time for us to enjoy a good glass of wine with friends and family. 

Remember folks moderation is the Key.

So say cheers!!!

I am having my glass of Pinot Noir today, how about you? Please write in the comments section below and tell me what your favorite style of wine is. Enjoy your drink with your choice of healthy salads and yummy pasta. Always remember moderation is the key to reap the benefits of wine. Enjoy your day my peeps and thank you very much for reading my blog! Please support me, I am a newbie and I am super excited to share more interesting blogs with you all.

Please note: I have done reasonable research on various studies and medical journals available on the internet before writing this blog. My assumptions solely are based on my level of understanding and in no way should be considered as medical advice of any kind. I do not encourage non-drinkers to start consuming alcohol. 

Warning: Minors are strictly prohibited from drinking alcohol and may face serious legal consequences if caught drinking. 

Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol may cause serious health issues and may result in coma or death. 

Look after yourselves, 

My favorite actor SRK says cheers!!

Warm Regards, 
Shashi
Wine Lover, Blogger (Newbie), Travel Enthusiast!