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Red Wine Versus White Wine

Paul — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:03:46 +0000

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 milligrams potassium
15 grams alcohol

White Wine
(5 ounces or about 1 glass)
roughly 120 calories
101 milligrams potassium
14.6 grams alcohol

We also know that red wine contains more flavonoids, nonflavonoids, and antioxidants. Many people believe that these are the main source of health benefits that wine provides.

Beer and wine do contain some antioxidants but not nearly as much as red wine. If the theory of antioxidants being healthy is true, then red wine would be healthier than white wine. White wine would still have some benefits due to its antioxidants, although it is a much smaller amount.

But the results of many studies have been unclear. Some research has shown that antioxidants are healthy for you while other research has shown that it is not.

Aside from antioxidants, wine is good in moderation because it helps reduce bad cholesterol, increase good cholesterol, and prevent blood clots.

Key word there is MODERATION…which means no more than 2 glasses of wine a night for men and no more than 1 glass a night for women.

Wine can also reduce stress and help you relax which could add years on to your life right there.

So what’s the final verdict? Red wine may be better for you if antioxidants are as good as many people believe. If you take antioxidants out of the picture, red wine and white wine would both have the same benefits.

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Does White Wine Have Health Benefits?

Paul — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:18:24 +0000

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 clear results showing that red wine is better than white wine in terms of health benefits, we know that red wine contains more antioxidants, flavonoids, and nonflavonoids.

Scientists believe that the antioxidants are the main source of health benefits surrounding red wine. Although white wine and beer have some antioxidants, they are nowhere near as many as red wine.

If antioxidants prove to be the leading cause of health benefits, then white wine will provide some health benefits, if you drink it moderately, but will not be as healthy as red wine.

For now, the verdict is still unclear. Over the next few years, we should come closer to figuring out if antioxidants are beneficial or not.

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Can Red Wine Make You Fat?

Paul — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:17:25 +0000

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 not get much exercise and have typically been the type of person who puts on weight easily, you might gain weight.

If you get some exercise and haven’t had much of a weight problem in your life, you will most likely not gain any weight.

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 and women should have no more than 1 daily. Remember, drinking moderate amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of breast cancer in women.

A glass of wine is around 100 calories. If you usually get 1800 calories a day and you add two glasses of wine a night, you will push you consumption to 2000 calories a day. This jump may be significant enough to add a few pounds to your weight.

Research has shown that drinking alcohol can increase the fat in the abdominal area, hence the term “beer belly.”

So yes, wine can cause you to pack on a little weight if you drink too much. If you keep your consumption to 1-2 glasses a day, you will most likely not gain much weight, if any at all.

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How Many Calories in Wine

Paul — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:04:38 +0000

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 Wine 77 Calories
Medium white wine 99 Calories
Sparkling white wine 92 Calories
Sweet white wine 103 Calories
Rose 82 Calories

Fortified Wines:

Port 160 Calories
Sherry Dry 110 Calories
Sherry Medium 112 Calories
Sherry Sweet 130 Calories

Drinking a glass or two of wine nightly should not cause you to gain weight, although people who gain weight easily could pack on a few pounds if drinking too much wine.

Women should have no more than 1 glass a night and men should have no more than 2 glasses a night.

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Does Wine Have Carbs

Paul — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:32:43 +0000

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 glass of wine:

Dry Red Wine 0.5 grams
Dry White Wine 0.8 grams
Medium white wine 3.9 grams
Sparkling white wine 1.6 grams
Sweet white wine 6.8 grams
Rose 2.9 grams

Fortified Wines:

Port 13.8 grams
Sherry Dry 1.6 grams
Sherry Medium 4.2 grams
Sherry Sweet 7.9 grams

Consuming 1-2 glasses a day shouldn’t add many carbs to your diet. Always consume wine in moderation.

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Does Wine Make You Fat?

Paul — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:50:16 +0000

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.

Research has shown that drinking alcohol can increase the fat in the abdominal area, hence the term “beer belly.”

So yes, wine can cause you to pack on a little weight if you drink too much. If you keep your consumption to 1-2 glasses a day, you will most likely not gain much weight, if any at all.

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Is Wine Good For Your Health?

Paul — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:48 +0000

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 prevent “free radicals.”

The alcohol content in wine is also good for you. Moderate amounts of alcohol helps to raise your HDL-Cholesterol (good cholesterol).

So how much is good and how much is too much?

Studies show that men should drink NO MORE than 2 glasses per day.

Women should stick to NO MORE than 1-1.5 glasses per day.

If you start to exceed these levels, you could be actually hurting yourself. Always cosume wine in moderation!