Here at Ideal
Wine Company we’ve seen the recent news that scientists
are claiming that the health benefits of wine may be overstated. The so-called
miracle ingredient resveratrol has been found to have no direct provable health
benefits.
If this is the case, why then do people who drink wine
regularly seem to live longer? We found an interesting article in The Telegraph
where the journalist travelled to Italy to speak to healthy locals in a wine
producing region.
Having
a healthier life with wine
The
writer of the article found various tips from the Italians he met and spoke to,
here’s a quick round up healthy tips for wine drinkers…
Drink
a little often…
Most of the Italian people the journalist spoke to
recommended drinking every day. Not half
a bottle, but a couple of glasses with a meal. One person even pointed out that
drinking a little wine with food goes back to the Bible!
Drinking with food increases the flavour of good meat,
fish and cheese, the wine also helps cleanse the pallet. It’s important not to
drink on an empty stomach.
Drink
good quality wines
The average British Supermarket wine probably doesn’t
contain the same health giving benefits of better wine. The higher quality the
wine, the better the taste and the better the wine compliments good food.
Mass produced wines are fine in some instances, but
picking a boutique and locally sourced wine improves the chances of finding a
healthy bottle.
Enjoy
life
It seems many of the Italians in the article drank to
help them be sociable, enjoy food and enjoy the outdoor life. They have a more
sedate lifestyle than the typical British 9-5 worker (who has a tendency to go
out at the weekend with the express intention of getting very drunk).
The lack of stress in the Italian’s lifestyle is helped
by the way they enjoy wine and food together. It’s a different and more
European attitude. They’re enjoying life anyway, they don’t need to get drunk
to have a good time.
The
Chianti region
The journalist in the article visited the Chianti region
of Italy where the locals live longer and remain healthy. If you’re interested
in learning about Chianti contact the Ideal
Wine Company for some advice. We happy to discuss
Chianti anytime.
The overriding theme that comes from speaking to wine and
diet experts is to drink less wine, but more regularly and to buy a better
quality wine for a healthier life.
Buy
better wine
Of course, the perfect place to buy better wine is the
Ideal Wine Company. You don’t need to be a wine expert either. You can rely on
us to talk you through good wines that will suit your palate. If you’re
organising an event we’re happy to give advice on what wine would complement
the food you’re serving.
The Ideal Wine Company is
staffed by experts and you can email us for more advice.
We’ll give you details on how to store wine too, especially if you’re
purchasing in bulk.
