We’re getting closer to
Christmas, so you might want to whip up some mulled wine in the next few weeks.
If you’re looking for a red vintage you can use to make a fabulous mulled
concoction, you can always buy the
Vega Sicilla 1999 from the Ideal Wine Company!
If you purchase this bottle,
you’ll be able to create a deliciously spiced mulled wine that explodes with
flavour the minute it hits your taste buds. Not only does mulled wine taste
amazing, but a recent article
from the Evening Standard has revealed it can be pretty healthy too. Here
are five health benefits of mulled wine:
Anti-inflammatory properties
A lot of people like to add a
stick of cinnamon to mulled wine to provide it with that “Christmas in a glass”
flavour it’s so famous for. This spice contains anti-oxidants which boast potent
anti-inflammatory qualities. This means that mulled wine can reduce swelling,
as well as restore normal tissue function.
Detoxify your body
Nutmeg is another popular
ingredient for mulled wine. This spice has a number of properties which boost
the overall physical health. Specifically, nutmeg detoxifies your liver and
kidneys. This allows mulled wine to help your body recover from toxins that are
commonly found in alcohol, drugs, pollution and food.
Heart disease prevention
A range of studies conducted in
the year 2000 confirmed what many people have long suspected – drinking red
wine (moderately) can lower the risk of heart disease and heart attacks. Our
favourite tipple contains anti-oxidants which raise the level of good
cholesterol in your body; this can significantly reduce the risk of clogged
arteries and ultimately, heart disease.
Keeping bones strong
Moderate red wine intake has been
shown to increase bone mineral density, therefore mulled wine can help lower
the risk of osteoporosis. Recent
research indicated that women who drank one to three glasses of alcohol per day
had greater bone mineral density, measured in the hip region of their
thighbones, than heavy drinkers and non-drinkers.
Slowing signs of aging
Red
wine contains a high concentration of antioxidants called polyphenols,
including resveratrol.
These anti-oxidants have been shown to help combat the damaging free radicals
that play a role in aging and age-related diseases – so drinking mulled wine
can make you look younger!
Reasons to drink mulled wine
As if you needed another reason
to indulge in a glass or two of deliciously spiced mulled wine this Christmas!
The red wine and spices that are key ingredients of mulled wine not only taste
fantastic, they can also improve your overall physical health as well!
