National Drink Wine Day
It is National Drink Wine day! Who doesn’t love a nice glass of red wine with your dinner every night? Today gives you a reason to celebrate drinking wine.
There are proven benefits that come with moderate wine consumption. One to two four-ounce glasses a day may keep the doctor away. Check out these benefits you can receive from drinking (in moderation) wine.
It Promotes Longevity: Wine drinkers have a 34 percent lower mortality rate than beer or spirits drinkers.
It Reduces Risk for Heart Attack: Moderate drinkers suffering from high blood pressure are 30 percent less likely to have a heart attack than nondrinkers.
Lowers Risk of Heart Disease: Red-wine tannins contain procyanidins, which protect against heart disease.
Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Moderate drinkers have 30 percent less risk than nondrinkers of developing type 2 diabetes.
Lowers Risk of Stroke: The possibility of suffering a blood clot–related stroke drops by about 50 percent in people who consume moderate amounts of alcohol.
Cuts Risk of Cataracts: Moderate drinkers are 32 percent less likely to get cataracts than nondrinkers; those who consume wine are 43 percent less likely to develop cataracts than those drinking mainly beer.
Cuts Risk of Colon Cancer: Moderate consumption of wine (especially red) cuts the risk of colon cancer by 45 percent.
Brain Decline: Brain function declines at a markedly faster rate in nondrinkers than in moderate drinkers.
Pour yourself a glass of your favorite wine and bask in the benefits. A healthier life equals better life insurance rates and health insurance rates. Cosmo Insurance, located in Lakewood and Hackensack, New Jersey, can guide you to choosing the right insurance plan for you. Give us a call today for a consultation. 732-363-3888.
source: http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/8-health-benefits-of-drinking-wine
