Archive for the 'Wine Health Benefits' Category

Jan 13 2010

Red Wine Versus White Wine

Lets look at the differences in health benefits and antioxidants of red wine and white wine. While many believe red wine is better for you, the answer still remains unclear.
Here is a break down of the calories and alcohol per average glass of red and white wine.
Red Wine
(5 ounces or about 1 glass)
roughly 120 calories
180 [...]

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Jan 12 2010

Does White Wine Have Health Benefits?

Published by Paul under White Wine, Wine Health Benefits

Recent studies have had mixed results when testing the health benefits of white wine. Many studies have shown that red wine has health benefits, but other studies have been inconclusive of the health benefits.
Many researchers don’t see much of a difference between the health benefits in white wine versus red wine, while others do.
While there is still no [...]

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Dec 19 2009

Can Red Wine Make You Fat?

Red wine contains calories which can cause weight gain if you consume too much. So can red wine make you fat? Yes, if you drink too much of it, you may gain weight. So how much is too much?
Well if you exceed two glasses a night, you might see some weight gain.
Also, if you do [...]

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Nov 27 2009

How Many Calories in Wine

Published by Paul under Wine Health Benefits

The calorie count of wine varies depeding on the type of wine. One glass of wine does not have very many calories and the higher the alcohol content, the more calories…
Below is a list of different wine types and their calorie count for one 4 ounce glass of wine:
Dry Red Wine 83 Calories
Dry White [...]

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Nov 27 2009

Does Wine Have Carbs

Published by Paul under Wine Health Benefits

Wine really does not have many carbs in each glass, although some wines have more than others. Wines which are a bit more fruity and not as dry typically have more carbs.
Also, as the alcohol content rises, the calorie count rises.
Here is a list of wine types and their carbohydrate amount for one 4 ounce [...]

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Nov 23 2009

Does Wine Make You Fat?

Published by Paul under Wine Health Benefits

Although wine doesn’t contain any fat, it does contain calories. Too many calories daily can lead to weight gain.
With more and more studies showing the benefits of red wine, people are consuming more wine than ever.
Let’s remember that too much wine can be bad. Men should only have about 2 glasses a day at most [...]

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Nov 20 2009

Is Wine Good For Your Health?

Published by Paul under Wine Health Benefits

If you drink wine in moderaton, then Yes! Wine is good for you. Adding a little wine to a healthy diet can add years to your life.
Wine has been shown to decrease a persons risk of certain cancers, heart disease, and also slow Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Wine contains flavanoids and resveratrol wich are antixidants that [...]

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