Is Red Wine Good for You?

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Is red wine good for you and is red wine fattening? Yes and No.

1) Resveratrol
The skin of grapes are packed with the antioxidant resveratrol which benefits:
   ⁃    Eyesight
   ⁃    Fights cancer
   ⁃    Heart and brain protection
   ⁃    Anti-aging
   ⁃    Lowers cholesterol and blood pressure

2) Fattening
Red wine is not fattening if consumed in small amounts due to unique antioxidants and phytonutrients that help burn body fat.  

3) Alcohol
A small amount of alcohol stimulates liver detox by breaking down bile
   ⁃    Suggested amount: 1/2 glass or less

Over consuming (more than one glass in a sitting or a few glasses a week) becomes toxic to the liver which will negate the health benefits and cause long-term health issues such as:
   ⁃    Slows down liver detox
   ⁃    Increases toxicity
   ⁃    Increases fat storage
   ⁃    Potential heart issues


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