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Wine & Health

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Is red wine actually good for you?

April 23, 2024 Team Sommelier India

Yes, drinking red wine in moderation can be healthy despite some debate. Here’s what the research suggests, wine has health benefits when consumed in moderation, that is, no more than five ounces a day. Promotes …

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Raise a Glass to Health. The Wine & Medicine Marriage

December 31, 2018 Michelle Geare

Doctors and scientists have done battle on whether wine (in moderation) is good or bad for one’s health. Risks of some diseases like cancer and the reduction of life expectancy by ten years for alcoholics is …

Features

3 Glasses of Wine Can Lead to Overeating

April 25, 2014 Shiv Singh

A recent survey has found that three glasses of wine serve as the tipping point after which it is difficult for people to stop themselves from binge drinking and bing eating. Four pints of beer …

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How much wine are you drinking?

September 30, 2013 revasingh@gmail.com

What constitutes a single glass of wine? Have you any idea? Read more here to find out. Pouring a glass of wine is rarely an exact measurement, especially in a social setting.

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3 glasses of bubbly keep the doctor away

June 18, 2013 aozukum

Here’s another reason to raise a Champagne flute – new research has revealed that three glasses of the bubbly per week reduce the onset of brain disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Zapping fat cells – Is red wine the answer?

April 18, 2012 revasingh@gmail.com

What will they think of next? According to a recent study conducted by Purdue University in Indiana, USA, red wine can help you stop piling on the calories by blocking the insulin that activates our …

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Women Who Drink Wine Every Day Have Better Sex?

January 4, 2012 revasingh@gmail.com

According to a new study, women who drink two glasses of wine every day say they’re having better sex than their teetotaling counterparts. The University of Florence, Italy study assessed sexual satisfaction of 800 women …

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Red wine in moderation for heart health

April 26, 2011 revasingh@gmail.com

It’s common knowledge that wine has health benefits as opposed to alcohol in general. This does not mean you can guzzle as much wine as you like! As with all liquor, wine should be consumed …

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Is Wine Fattening? Fat Facts to Remember

September 29, 2009 Shiv Singh

To answer that extremely important and often overlooked question you need to first know the calories inherent in wine. A 4-oz glass of wine ranges from about 80 to 100 calories. Always keep that in …

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Alcohol increases breast cancer risk – Red wine too?

March 10, 2009 Shiv Singh

We’ve all extolled the virtues of drinking wine especially as a healthier drink compared to other alcoholic beverages. In fact, the wine industry, quoting reliable academic research has encouraged the general population to choose wine …

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Wines that are low in calories

February 26, 2009 revasingh@gmail.com

A glass of wine, in general has fewer calories than a glass of whisky, rum or vodka. However, within the realm of wines, there are some wines that have lower calories than others, notes Sommelier …

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Grand news from Mushal

February 25, 2009 revasingh@gmail.com

Mushal Merlot 2006 won a Bronze Medal at the Grand Harvest Awards – 2009! Our wine is being recognized, visit our web site Mushal.com, writes Avtar Singh Sandhu. Coupled with the eight Oscars for Slumdog …

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Four More Reasons to Drink Wine

January 25, 2009 Shiv Singh

Here are four important reasons to drink wine from Newsweek magazine. Firstly, it can help you keep fit especially if you are a senior citizen. Research has shown that it helps prevent physical disabilities. Secondly, …

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Research shows wine can help combat breast cancer

October 10, 2008 Shiv Singh

Science News is reporting that scientists at the National Institute for Health have found that the red wine chemical called resveratrol, is not only an antiaging compound but also effective in combating BRCA1-associated tumor formulation …

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Can red wine extend human life? More research

June 8, 2008 Shiv Singh

There’s more proof that red wine may extend human lifespan based on recent research. The study, which dosed mice with resveratrol, was conducted by Sirtris, a startup that was recently sold to GlaxoSmithKline for $720 …

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Red Wine can reduce Hypertension in Older Women

March 22, 2008 Shiv Singh

Research from Spain performed on rats shows that polyphenols found naturally in red wine may keep blood vessels healthy in older, hypertensive women. According to a study that was published in the April 2008 issue …

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Women at risk of breast cancer with excess drinking

March 22, 2008 Shiv Singh

A Department of Health report in the UK shows that women who drink more than 14 units per week are 50 percent more likely to get breast cancer. The report suggests that alcohol consumption is …

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Significant health benefits through moderate change

January 8, 2008 Shiv Singh

Taking exercise, drinking moderately, eating sufficient fruit and vegetables and not smoking can add as much as 14 years to your life, a study has found according to the BBC. Research involving 20,000 people over …

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