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Studies have shown that chocolate, especially dark chocolate when taken in moderation can decrease blood pressure and cholesterol levels. As we all know, red wine in a similar fashion is a popular cholesterol fighter. However, what happens if you don't enjoy drinking wine? Fortunately, as this article points out, there is always grape juice.
According to Reuters, dark soya sauce, widely used in east Asia, may prove to be more effective than red wine and vitamin C in combating human cell damage, researchers in Singapore said.
Scientists found that the sauce -- derived from fermented soya beans -- contains antioxidant properties about 10 times more effective than red wine and 150 times more potent than vitamin C, Singapore's Strait Times reported on Saturday. Antioxidants -- found in red wine, fruits and vegetables -- counter the effects of free radicals, unstable atoms which attack human cells and tissues.
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If you were thinking about even sipping wine while being pregnant, then think again. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy, particularly during the first or second trimester can permanently harm the cognitive development, lowering IQ in the child, a new study found according to David Liu, Ph.D. at Foodconsumer.org. All it takes is 4 oz. of wine to cause damage.
Scientists now say wine may supply antioxidants that protect the delicate hairs of the inner ear that are essential for hearing. According to an article in New Scientist magazine by Andy Coghlan, oxygen free radicals produced over the course of a lifetime, or in response to loud noise or certain antibiotics, damage the inner ear hairs.
German scientists have produced a seaweed wine which will apparently help improve eczema. Seaweed is fat-free, low calorie and full of vital minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, iodine and sodium. Seaweed also removes radioactive strontium and other heavy metals from the body and improve eczema. We do not know how good the wine is but at least it is healthy.
| Eating chocolate has been proven to lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, promote blood flow and improve your mood. And now, some experts suggest that pairing wine and chocolate is both extremly enjoyable and healthy. An increasingly popular trend is to introduce chocolates as you're finishing a bottle of wine and ending your dinner. Red wine like a cabernet-sauvignon blend or a shiraz are often a good partner to dark chocolate. Always remember though, that wine and chocolate are only good for your health when consumed in moderation. |  |
A glass of Bordeaux may be the best thing for your teeth according to an article in The Independent, UK. Scientists have discovered that compunds in red wine play a role in preventing gum disease and tooth loss. The findings were presented at a meeting of the American Association for Dental Research in Orlando, Florida recently. Polyphenois, a compound found in the skin and seeds of the grapes has a"significant inhibitory" effect on the growth of bacteria in the gums.
Alcohol in excess is known to increase the risk of mouth cancer though red wine has a number of health benefits. These include reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's disease among others.
RESEARCH has revealed that a potent antioxidant in red wine dramatically slows ageing in organisms as diverse as yeast, fruit flies, fish and mice. And primates too! David Sinclair, who leads a research team investigating the ageing process at Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA told an international genome conference in Victoria, Australia that antioxidant resveratrol protects against virtually all the major diseases of ageing in two ways - Resveratrol, which is found in plants, can prevent damage to DNA and proteins as organisms age.
Many of us derive pleasure from drinking new wines especially in pleasant settings and with appropriately matched food. That alone is reason enough for us to buy the occassional bottle and drink with friends and family.
Still, we've grown to believe that wine drinking is healthy and that if we want to live longer, what better way than to drink wine regularly. In this Better Homes and Garden article, the author asks whether women should drink wine for their health? The answer - red wine certainly can't hurt you but don't expect your doctor to be prescribing wine as a cure anytime soon.
It is now considered common knowledge that a glass or two of wine a day will make for a healthier and longer life. Various studies in the last eight years appear to have explained the French Paradox - why Frenchmen are able to drink wine everday and yet live the longest. Apparently, the oxidants in the wine reduce blood clotting.
Still not everyone buys this theory. An example is is Silvia Casabianca from the Naples Sun Times. She believes that researchers can prove any hypothesis when asked to prove something within the context of certain experiment controls. In a recent article, she discusses how the wine as health theory maybe a creation of the wine industry itself.
If you enjoy a glass of red wine at the dining table, there's good news. Recent studies have confirmed that red wine contains polyphenois which are powerful antioxidants. The polyphenols inhibit platelet formation, which reduces the risk of blood clots. They also slow cell deterioration. These factors can lead to a reduced risk of both heart disease and stroke.
An article published in March 2005 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons stated that drinking a moderate amount of red wine daily is good for the heart. A study in the January 2006 issue of Stroke concurred that moderate alcohol consumption may reduce the risk of strokes caused by blockage of blood vessels.
People who buy wine also buy healthier food and therefore have healthier diets than people who buy beer, finds a study published online by the British Medical Journal. Apparently, wine drinkers tend to eat fruit, vegetables, and fish and use cooking oil more often and saturated fat less often than those who prefer other alcoholic drinks. Read the press release at Science Daily
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