21/02/2024
Feeling the midweek blues? Why not celebrate a belated National Drink Wine Day 🍷
Let’s have a conversation about the choice between red or white wine for your health and well-being ❤️🤍
The difference between red and white wine is the colour of the grapes which are used. To make white wine, grapes are pressed and skin, seeds and stems are removed before fermentation. However, to make red wine, the crushed red grapes are fermented with their seeds, skin, and stems intact 🍇
As a result, red wine is rich in plant compounds such as flavonoids and tannins as these are present in the skins of red grapes. These antioxidants contain prebiotic action, helping to increase the quantity and quality of beneficial bacteria in the gut. This has the effect of reducing gastrointestinal inflammation, increasing the presence of ‘good’ cholesterol and helps strengthen the immune system.
So overall, red wine has slight edge over white in terms of nutrient density and the effect on your health ❤️🩹
A former landlady gave me a tip years ago and that was to put your glass of red wine in the microwave for 20 seconds and serve it then just a little above room temperature. This enhances the flavours quite significantly and on a cold February evening is quite a treat!
That’s my evening tipple sorted then – cheers!🥂
