Hey guys,
So those of you that know me, know I love wine. I love the taste, the conversations that come about , the intrigue, the wine tastings themselves. I am pretty obsessive, but in a good way. I love learning about wines, how the grapes grow, how 2 bottles from the same vineyard can taste completely differen't. Whenever I come across an article that extoles the virtues of wine, I will share it with you. Here's yet anotyher example of why it's healthy to drink wine
REASON TO RAISE A GLASS: RED WINE MAY SLOW SIGNS OF AGING
Go ahead and have that glass of red wine with dinner -- not only will it go great with your steak -- it may help you live longer and slow the signs of aging.
That's the latest from scientists at the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa, Italy, who have found that red wine can actually delay the onset of aging -- thanks to an ingredient called resveratrol. Well, it works that way in fish, anyway -- and the scientists believe the findings could apply to humans as well.
The scientific mumbo-jumbo: Resveratrol is an organic compound found in grapes and particularly enriched in red wines like pinot noir. It is part of a group of antioxidant compounds known as polyphenols. In previous studies, resveratrol has been found to help prevent inflammation and cancer.
The study: The Italian researchers added resveratrol to the daily diet of a breed of fish that typically lives about nine weeks in captivity. The result? It not only significantly prolonged their lifespan, but it also delayed the onset of age-related problems, like memory loss and diminished muscular performance.
