Alcohol has some hidden health benefits for your body. So bottoms up! Here’s why you should drink more alcohol from today. In moderation, of course!
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What’s a Healthy Number of Drinks to Have Per Day, Per Week?
The most prolific body of research, though, is around protecting your heart. A 2015 study review confirms light drinking might actually help protect against coronary artery disease, which contributes to stroke and heart failure.
Beer Has Unexpected Health Benefits, Says Best Study Ever
Okay, so beer isn’t exactly a superfood. But it does make you happier (according to science!), and a new study from the journal Scientific Reports shows it could help prevent diabetes. Xanthohumol, a key ingredient used to make beer, reduced the likelihood of insulin resistance in mice who were fed high-fat diets.
How Much Wine Is in Your Food After You Cook It? An Expert Weighs In
After years of swirling, sniffing, and swishing, you’ve (sort of) figured out what you like in a bottle of merlot. Now, you’re looking to kick things up a notch by jazzing up your dinner recipe with a splash of your favorite vino. However, if you’re worried about raising a toast without sounding too tipsy, we’ve got theContinue reading “How Much Wine Is in Your Food After You Cook It? An Expert Weighs In”
What is chardonnay?
Chardonnay is a white grape variety that originated in the Burgundy wine region of France. It is a variety that is grown widely across all regions of Australia. Is chardonnay sweet or dry? Chardonnay is generally categorised as a dry wine. Occasionally it is made into a dessert style, but this is very rare. What does chardonnayContinue reading “What is chardonnay?”
Is red wine good for you?
Red wine contains powerful antioxidants, and many sources claim that drinking it has health benefits. What does the research say? Researchers have studied wine — especially red wine — extensively for its possible health benefits. This article looks at the evidence behind the benefits of red wine, along with health warnings, and discusses whether peopleContinue reading “Is red wine good for you?”
10 reasons why drinking wine is good for you
Wine is not just another alcoholic drink. It is often called the nectar of Gods, it has been around for thousands of years, and it is probably the oldest known drink besides water. Plato said that nothing more excellent or valuable than wine was ever granted by the gods to man, and we have noContinue reading “10 reasons why drinking wine is good for you”
Why And When Do We Decant Wine
It’s likely that you have a wine decanter sitting in your home, especially if you were recently married; yet you have no idea when or how you are supposed to use it. Or for that matter, why you even would. Decant simply means to pour a wine from one vessel, its bottle, into another. WhileContinue reading “Why And When Do We Decant Wine”
How to match wine glasses with your favourite wines when entertaining at home
For decades now, wine has been categorised as an opulent accompaniment to any gathering or soirée. The luxe beverage offers an array of options to suit one’s palate and personality which makes it an ideal choice while entertaining at home. Consumption of wine is known to have a couple of prerequisites like food pairings or even glass pairings to elevate its experience.
Is a pint of beer a day good for the heart?
“Pint of beer a day could protect you from heart attacks,” The Independent reports. A new review on the alleged protective effects of moderate beer drinking has been warmly welcomed by the UK media – but nobody reported that it was funded by an Italian beer trade association.
Paul Williams 