Now that warm weather is on the horizon, and the need for something refreshing is upon us, it’s time to take a closer look at white wine. Lucky for all you chardonnay and pinot grigio lovers, it actually comes with its own host of good health benefits.
Three of them, to be exact ― enough reason to grab a glass, a wine opener, and a sunny patio.
Here’s the health benefits you can get out of a glass of white:
1. White wine can help prevent heart attacks, increase the amount of HDL “good” cholesterol and decrease the chances of blood clotting. White wine also has anti-inflammatory properties, meaning it can be helpful in reducing pain associated with some chronic conditions. Flavonoids, the antioxidant found in wine, can help prevent cancer.
2. Just like red, white wine can help improve metabolism and contribute to weightless. According to a 2004 study from the University of Hohenheim (Germany). The study found that patients interested in losing weight and on a calorie-restricted diet may benefit from drinking white wine. A diet with 10 percent of energy derived from white wine was found to be as effective in assisting weight loss as a diet with 10 percent of energy derived from juices–plus the additional benefits from consuming wine.
3. White wine Makes You Smarter: Resveratrol may help improve short-term memory. After just 30 minutes of testing, researchers found that participants taking resveratrol had a significant increase in retention of words and showed faster performance in the portion of the brain associated with the formation of new memories, learning, and emotions.
So now enjoy that glass of wine with dinner!
Happy Hump Day!
Fit Chic