Article content
Everyone, even the biggest teetotaler, occasionally indulges in a small glass or drop of alcohol, at least to toast on special occasions. However, there is an alcoholic drink that will not harm you; on the contrary, it will help you lose weight and, above all, will reliably lower cholesterol in your blood.
If you are a fan of good dry red wine, congratulations on your choice. A number of scientific studies have shown that red wine has a positive effect on heart function, reduces oxidative stress, and even regulates blood sugar levels.
How much wine can we enjoy without guilt?
Nothing should be overdone, not even drinking wine. Hana Mojžíšová, a healthy lifestyle expert, states that the generally recommended daily dose is 20 grams of alcohol for men and 10 grams for women. That means one glass for women and two glasses for men.
A drink full of healthy substances
The best choice is red wine if you want to have a little alcohol in the evening. „Even a small amount of this liquid provides the body with powerful antioxidants that will heal the body at a cellular level,“ says nutrition advisor Martin Škába. Antioxidants are substances that protect your cells from damage by free radicals. This reduces oxidative stress, which is the main cause of atherosclerosis and all cardiovascular diseases.
Forget about high cholesterol
The vast majority of people suffer from high cholesterol. Just one or two glasses of red wine help reduce the level of harmful LDL cholesterol while at the same time increasing the production of beneficial HDL cholesterol in the body. Scientists believe that the cause is a valuable antioxidant called resveratrol, which this wine is rich in. Resveratrol is of course also present in white grapes, but in very small amounts, which is why red wine is so healthy and beneficial for the body.
Lose weight and treat yourself to a drink?
According to a recent study at Purdue University in Indiana, it was shown that pikeatanol blocks the ability of young fat cells to develop and grow. Martin Škába explains that this substance is effective in combating weight gain.
Well, isn’t that wonderful? From now on, have a glass of good red wine at home without guilt and you will be healthier and also slimmer.
