Thursday, April 28, 2011

Red wine or grape juice?

People usually say that they drink red wine, because it's good for their hearts. Wine is made from grapes and it is within grapes that we find heart healthy benefits.

Grapes are filled with a number of vitamins and minerals, but it's health benefits are believed to lie in its compounds - flavonoids. Flavonoids are polyphenols (a potent antioxidant) that give grapes a deep purple colour. These flavonoids are believed to be beneficial for your health, being associated with protection against cardiovascular disease, cancer and other age-related diseases.

If drinking red wine is not for you, try the healthy alternative - Grape Juice. Wilde 100% Red Grape Juice Lite is made from grapes that were juiced and then purified to promote a clear, consistent texture in the juice. The result is a lite, refreshing grape juice that can be enjoyed with meals such as a crunchy summer salad or quiche.

Wilde also recommends this article on the health benefits of grape juice.

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