Red Wine (photo by Michael Connors, courtesy of morguefile.com)

This is the kind of scientific finding we just love to read about. Researchers have found that the habit of having a glass of red wine with dinner doesn’t just make your meal more enjoyable, it can also lead to a healthier heart.

An article in The Buffalo News explains, “Red wine is a significant dietary source of saponins, plant compounds known to help lower cholesterol.” The finding comes from researchers at the University of California, Davis. Scientists have long believed that drinking red wine in moderation was beneficial for a healthy heart. The reduction in cardiovascular disease was attributed to an antioxidant found in red wine called resveratrol. Now, the researchers from the University of California, Davis have concluded that, saponins are just as important as resveratrol in promoting heart health.

So remember, a glass of red wine with dinner and a little dark chocolate afterwards for a healthy heart. The science is on our side!

To read the article from The Buffalo News cited above & learn about multiple health benefits attributed to red wine go to: The benefits of red wine

To view a previous post on the topic go to: Drink Wine for Healthy Teeth