If you have made it to this blog post, odds are you have probably read several blogs that debate the benefits of drinking red wine, some arguing for and some against. Meanwhile, the reality is mostly positive when you drink a glass or two of red wine a night.

The main negative you need to be aware of, of course, is abusing alcohol with over-consumption. Abusing alcohol in any form can lead to extremely negative consequences like vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, slurred speech, respiratory problems, blackouts, or, in some cases, even death.

We do not remind you of the negative benefits to scare you, but for you to be aware that we do not support the abuse of alcohol consumption in any way.

We do support you drinking a glass or two of red wine a night, however, and here’s why!

1. Red wine is high in resveratrol

Resveratrol is a stilbenoid, a type of natural phenol that is commonly used as a dietary supplement. Some say it increases life expectancy and overall human health, though the results of these findings are inconclusive according to recent health studies. Resveratrol is usually found in the skin of grapes, blueberries, raspberries, and mulberries, which provide a higher concentration of the supplement than red wine.

Various health resources say that resveratrol can help to prevent heart disease and increase your metabolism over time. It may also help to prevent vision loss. These reasons, though very exciting, are just the start of the reasons to drink a glass or two of red wine every evening with dinner.

Resveratrol may also help to prevent brain damage after you have a stroke, and help to improve the health of your blood vessels.

2. Increase microbiome count in the body

Microbiomes are a community of microorganisms that inhabit a particular part of the body. Simply put, what you need to know is that their function is to help to destroy toxins in the body. So, in addition to reducing the risk of cardiovascular complications, drinking red wine may also significantly contribute to gut health according to recent health studies.

3. Reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes

Studies have also shown that drinking red wine can help to increase metabolic rates, improving the glucose levels of those who are at risk or have type 2 diabetes. A moderate intake of red wine (1-2 glasses per night) can help to play an important role in metabolizing glucose in the body more quickly. Over time, this may also lead to weight loss! Win, win, right?

4. Decrease the risk of cancers

Drinking red wine may also help to reduce your risk of breast cancer or colon cancer, among others, and, once again, it’s because of the resveratrol found in red wine. Resveratrol can help to reduce tumor size in those who have colon cancer, and with breast cancer, may decrease a woman’s estrogen levels unlike other forms of alcohol. This can help reduce a woman’s risk of getting breast cancer substantially.

This is really just the start of the slew of reasons to drink red wine. Can we also just say, frankly, it tastes amazing and pairs beautifully with some of our favorite tasty dishes? Because it sure does! At WineOnline.ca, you can discover your red wine flavor match and start adding something healthy to your nightly dinners.