Third, the benefits of wine
(1) Increase appetite
The color of wine is bright, the body is clear and transparent, which makes people feel happy. When poured into a glass, it has a fruity aroma. When tasted, the tannins in the wine are slightly astringent and promote appetite. All of this puts the body in a comfortable and pleasant state, which is good for physical and mental health.
(2) Heating
Wine has nutritional properties and a relatively complete chemical composition. It is a good source of inorganic mineral nutrients and organic vitamins, and can provide the body with a certain amount of heat.
(3) Relieves fatigue
Wine contains thiamine, which can restore fatigue and stimulate nerves.
(4) Inhibit fat absorption
Scientists have found that wine can inhibit fat absorption. It has been tested on mice. After drinking wine for a period of time, mice found that the absorption of fat in their intestines was slowed. Clinical trials in humans have also concluded the same.
(5) Weight loss
Wine has a weight-loss effect. Each liter of dry wine contains 525 calories, which is only 1/15 of the average daily caloric requirement of the human body, and when consumed, wine is directly absorbed and digested by the body. Therefore, regular wine drinkers can not only replenish the body’s water needs and a variety of nutrients, but also help to lose weight.
(6) Beauty
Since ancient times, wine has been loved as a beauty product. It is said that French women have delicate, moist and elastic skin, which is related to the regular consumption of wine. Wine can prevent aging and anti-aging, and reduce wrinkles on the skin. In addition to drinking wine, many people like to apply it to their faces and bodies because of the low concentration of fruit acids that have an anti-wrinkle and skin cleansing effect. Although there are many benefits to drinking wine, there is a limit to the amount that can be consumed. Experts believe that at 12% alcohol content, you should not drink more than 250 ml of wine per day, otherwise it will be harmful to your health.
(7) Prevention and treatment of retinal degeneration
Studies have found that wine can prevent macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is caused by the dissociation of harmful oxygen molecules, which can damage the macula in the muscles. Wine, in particular, contains resveratrol, a substance that scavenges oxygen free radicals, which protects the eyesight from their damage. Tests have shown that people who regularly drink small amounts of wine are 20% less likely to develop macular degeneration than those who do not drink wine.
(8) Helps improve memory
Scientists have published experimental results showing that drinking wine in moderation can help improve the brain’s memory and learning ability. Two doctors at the University of Milan found that after a large number of experimental wines, moderate drinking will promote the production of a certain amount of chemical substances in the brain, which can promote the production of a memory related to nerve cells.
Studies have shown that the amount of this substance produced after drinking wine can enhance the brain’s memory and learning ability compared to people who do not drink wine. Another doctor found that when obese patients in the period of weight loss appropriate drinking, they will maintain a high level of energy, not because of diet and depression, resulting in memory loss.
(9) Prevention and treatment of colds
So far, the world does not have a good plan for the flu, because the flu virus is resistant to most drugs. However, it has been found that people who drink alcohol regularly rarely get colds. This phenomenon has caught people’s attention. They added red wine, white wine and grape juice to the virus culture medium for testing. The results showed that common cold and flu viruses such as herpes simplex virus and coxsackievirus were inactivated in wine and juice, and the juice extracted from grape skins worked best.
Scientists believe that this is due to the presence of “phenolic” compounds in grapes, which can form a film in the virus body, making it difficult to enter the body cells, thus achieving the effect of cold prevention and treatment. Because “phenols” are mainly found in grape skins, drinking mulled wine when you have a cold can reduce cold symptoms and prevent colds.
(10) Prevention of dental diseases
Researchers extracted a compound called “polyphenols” from Bordeaux wine and studied its effect on various periodontal disease bacteria. The results showed that “polyphenols” had a significant inhibitory effect on the proliferation of periodontal bacteria. Therefore, scientists believe that this compound can effectively prevent periodontal disease and tooth loss.
(11) Stain removal
Red wine contains alcohol, which has the ability to remove stains. The non-drinkable wine can be used to wipe down dark wood floors, tables and chairs, which can make the color of the wood brighter and brighter. In addition, it can be used to wipe down glass, which can make it brighter.
(12) Calories in wine
Calories per unit (edible portion of calories)
Standard (100ml)
Wine contains 72 calories per 100ml. Wine contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals and generally has an alcohol content of 8%-20%. It is not advisable to drink large amounts of wine during weight loss, but it is recommended that you choose wine when you must. An intake of 72 calories is equivalent to doing the following exercises.
Walk for 18 minutes
Exercise 9 minutes
Jumping rope 7 minutes 15 minutes of aerobic exercise
