Red Wine

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Red wine is made from red grapes. A special production technology ensures the transfer of anthocyanins (coloring substances in plants) into the wort, due to which the rich color of the drink is transferred from the berries. The tannins, which these wines are rich in, give the spice and astringency to the aroma of red wine. Red wines have been proven to be a source of certain amino acids and vitamins. In total, there are more than 4000 types of this drink.

The nutritional value Portion Red wine 100 g Amount per serving Calories 85 Calories from Fat 0 % Daily value ^* Total Fat 0 g 0% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 4 mg 0% Potassium 127 mg 4% Total Carbohydrates 2.61 g 1% Sugar 0.62 g Dietary fiber 0 g 0% Proteins 0.07 g 0% Vitamin B6 3% Niacin 1% Iron 3% Magnesium 3% Phosphorus 2% * Calculation for a daily diet of 2000 kcal

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Different wines require different aging. Dry and semi-sweet vintage table wines should be aged for three years, while strong and dessert fortified wines aged longer - up to 5 years.

Red wine requires special storage conditions. Cool and dry basements are ideal for a drink, where bottles of wine should be kept in a horizontal position. Compliance with such simple rules prevents the cork from drying out and prevents air from entering the bottle. Otherwise, there is a high likelihood of turning a good quality wine into vinegar.

Nutritional value, composition and calorie content of red wine

Red wine is rich in macro- and microelements. It is estimated that one glass of this drink contains:

190 g potassium;
18 mg magnesium;
12 mg calcium;
6 mg sodium;
0.21 mg zinc;
0.017 mg copper;
0.3 mcg selenium;
0.69 mg iron.

The alcohol content in one glass is about 15.9 g.

The calorie content of red wine is about 85 Kcal per 100 g and is one of the lowest among alcoholic beverages.

The benefits of red wine

The optimal dosage of red wine is 50 grams

The medicinal properties of this noble drink were discussed several thousand years ago. In ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and China, it was prescribed to patients as a medicine. Hippocrates noted the antiseptic, sedative and diuretic properties of red wine.

While the health benefits of the drink are still a topic of debate, the benefits of red wine when consumed in reasonable dosages are undeniable.

The composition of wine, rich in vitamins and useful elements, along with the content of natural antioxidants - flavonoids - makes the drink an effective remedy for the prevention of cancer. What's more, there are studies supporting the benefits of red wine in the treatment of blood and breast cancers. The fact is that drinking the drink simply destroys cancer cells.

Red wine contains natural phytoalexin - resveratrol, the effect of which is varied: firstly, this substance reduces the risk of developing diseases of the cardiovascular sphere and reduces the likelihood of recurrence of myocardial infarction; secondly, resveratrol, and this has been proven by various studies, protects the cells of the body from the pathogenic effects of X-rays and sunlight; thirdly, the substance thins the blood, preventing platelets from sticking together and, as a result, the formation of blood clots.

The use of red wine in the prevention of atherosclerosis is due to its ability to remove such harmful cholesterol from the body.

Red wine is recommended to be taken in case of significant blood loss, anemia, vitamin deficiencies.

When treating colds, it will be useful to take a drink made with red wine. To do this, 50 g of warmed up wine is diluted with mineral water in the same volume, after which black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon and a spoonful of honey are added. It is necessary to take the medicine 3 times a day for at least 3 days. In addition, warm red wine has proven itself in the treatment of tuberculosis, and cool wine is useful for diarrhea due to the astringent properties of the drink.

For insomnia, experts recommend drinking 30 g of sweet or semi-sweet red wine before bed. However, this procedure should not be permanent, since the likelihood of addiction is high.

The harm of red wine

Only by following the prescribed dosage can the supposed harm of red wine be avoided. Otherwise, the likelihood of undesirable consequences is high. Thus, regular and excessive consumption of the drink in doses exceeding 50 g can provoke the development of cancerous tumors of the larynx and mouth, especially in cases where excessive wine consumption is accompanied by smoking.

It is also better for overweight people to skip the drink, as red wine greatly increases appetite.

In addition, red wine is most likely to bring harm to those who have personally encountered high acidity of the stomach, various diseases of the pancreas, liver, as well as people with duodenal and stomach ulcers.

The polyphenol content in red wine can cause migraine attacks, and the presence of sulfur dioxide - suffocation, which makes the drink contraindicated for asthmatics.

Even in the absence of contraindications, a dosage not exceeding 50 g is considered optimal.

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