Even the ancient Greeks and Romans knew about the useful properties of red wine. Since then, discussions have not subsided, which is more from wine - good or bad for our health. Today, various scientists find evidence that small doses of red wine are not only not harmful, but also have a positive effect on health. These same scientists came to the conclusion that the most valuable is red wine, a little bit inferior to it, and white is suitable only for gourmets, with almost no positive properties for health.
The most obvious way red wine affects the cardiovascular system of a person. It has been experimentally proved that the number of cases of myocardial infarction, heart failure and other diseases of the cardiovascular system in people who drink a glass of red wine a day is much less than in people who do not drink this drink. The fact is that natural red wine contains substances such as kercetin, resveratrol and flavonoids, which, roughly speaking, strengthen the walls of the vessels, make them more elastic. Unfortunately, the concentration of these substances in different wines is significantly different. Their number depends on the technology of wine (each experienced winemaker has its own tricks and secrets, which are protected by centuries), varieties of grapes.
For the preparation of natural, natural wine, besides directly the quality of berries, it is also important to have skin and pits. After all, the flesh of the grape berries contains apple, wine, citric acid and pectin, while bones and peel are tannins. In addition, the bunches of grapes in the preparation of wine, almost do not wash, because on the skin, unnoticed by our eyes, live bacteria that are responsible for fermentation. Therefore, the technology of making wine is so important. The more natural the wine, the higher its useful properties.
Most believe that the best wine producers are in France and Italy. In support of this, French and Italian wine producers point to the fact that dishes with a high content of fats, carbohydrates and sugars are popular in their countries, for example, all known spaghetti, croissants, French rolls. As you know, such food is the main enemy of the human body. At the same time, the number of diseases of the cardiovascular system among the French and Italians is much less common than among residents of other countries, even neighbors in the European Union. The most popular explanation for this phenomenon is that in these countries a glass of wine at dinner is rather a good tradition than a tribute to fashion.
Also, it should be noted a relaxing and soothing compound use of red wine in moderate doses. With proper use, wine can prolong life and push away old age. This ability of wine is promoted by the content, as we already mentioned, of resveratrol. This substance is very active, it helps to lower the level of cholesterol, and is also an excellent antioxidant and antimutagen. It is because of the latter qualities that red wine can slow the development of cancer and the formation of new tumors. The properties of resveratrol are widely used in the treatment of various diseases. However, it should be noted that in red wine this substance is contained in relatively small doses, and can manifest itself only with regular use.
Another interesting feature of resveratrol in red wine is that its combination with alcohol and other substances becomes fatal to many pathogens, while practically not harming the intestinal flora.
Of course, when using wine, one should not approach everyone with the same ruler. The strength of the effect of wine for different people is different. Therefore, using wine with various diets (red wine has the properties of fat burning), one should take into account the fact that wine also contributes to the improvement of appetite. Experienced nutritionists are aware of this property of wine and never recommend to drink on an empty stomach.
Also, we should not forget that red wine is still an alcoholic beverage. And like all alcoholic beverages, wine is good only in moderation. Most doctors are inclined to believe that men should not eat more than two glasses of wine per night, and women should not have more than one. These doses of wine are conditional, the amount of wine consumed depends on the physiology of the person, its weight and other factors.
It must always be remembered that in red wine (as well as in all alcohol) there is ethanol (about 16 grams per average glass), which is poison and is classified as narcotic substances. Ethanol can cause dependence, which, in turn, can lead to different degrees of alcoholism.
And finally, something about the accompanying wines and drinks. There is a misconception that the pink wine is diluted with water red. No and no again. Rose wine is widespread in Provence, southern France. Its production is no different from red. That's only by technology, in the wort trying to almost not add the skin of the grapes, its seeds, trying to make a fraction of the pulp of the berries. This wine is less strong and contains less ethanol, but its useful properties also decrease.
Mulled wine. There are a lot of his recipes. The simplest is a warmed wine with honey and cinnamon. It warms tremendously. You will find on the Internet a lot of different recipes for its preparation. Mulled wine is used for colds, coughs, respiratory diseases. If mulled wine is put on a festive table, then fruits and sweets are served to it.