From ancient times, wine has been revered as a holy elixir by literati and scholars in China, leaving behind countless famous sayings about wine such as "A thousand cups of wine are not enough when drinking with a bosom friend," "A drunken mind solves a thousand sorrows," and "No feast is complete without wine." These sayings are still used today, especially in social occasions where people gather around the table. Nowadays, wine is also an indispensable prop in the business world, and the amount of wine consumed often determines the amount of deals made. However, little do people know that while they sip on glass after glass of wine, their health is quietly slipping away. In recent years, studies have found that moderate consumption of red wine is beneficial to people's health, which is one of the reasons why red wine is becoming increasingly popular among people.
Gathering with family and friends, having a few drinks around the dinner table is certainly not a problem. But if one indulges in excessive drinking, making alcohol the center of their happiness, it not only causes trouble for their family but also affects their own physical health. Therefore, we advocate for moderate and scientific drinking, avoiding strong alcoholic beverages such as beer, fruit wine, and rice wine. Here, we particularly recommend moderate consumption of red wine.
Grape skins, seeds, and stems contain high concentrations of phenolic compounds and abundant tannic acid. These phenolic compounds have strong antioxidant properties, promote blood circulation, and reduce deposits on blood vessel walls. At the same time, these phenolic compounds in grapes can also lower the levels of bad cholesterol in the blood, thereby preventing blood vessel blockage and related diseases. Red wine can also dilute blood, prevent platelet aggregation, and resist the production of free radicals by cells. Excessive production of free radicals by cells can lead to cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, moderate consumption of red wine can effectively prevent cancer.
Among various alcoholic beverages, red wine has more pronounced effects compared to other types of alcohol. Just half a glass of red wine a day can reduce mortality rates. This is because red wine contains substances that prevent the accumulation of fat tissue in blood vessels. This function of red wine may also effectively increase the level of high-density lipoprotein in the body while reducing blood clotting.
For women, red wine not only prevents arteriosclerosis, stabilizes heart function, and prevents blood clots, but also serves as a beauty elixir to maintain youthfulness.
Daily moderate consumption of red wine can extend life expectancy. People who drink less than a glass of red wine a day have a significantly lower risk of dying from heart or circulatory system diseases compared to those who do not drink red wine at all. Therefore, moderate consumption of red wine is beneficial to your physical health.
In summary, moderate and regular consumption of red wine, with its antioxidants, is beneficial to the body. However, abstaining from alcohol or excessive drinking both have more cons than pros. Remember, moderation is key.
Editor's Note
People who frequently consume large amounts of beer are more prone to developing a beer belly. This is because beer has a high calorie content. Recent studies have shown that every gram of alcohol contains 29 kilojoules of energy, and the components in beer can also delay the metabolism of fat in the body, leading to fat accumulation in the abdomen, hips, and legs. Therefore, it is important not to consume beer excessively.
