Have our prayers been answered? Have those glasses of wine I consumed post-workout last night been rationalized? Is it too good to be true?
According to a study on the health benefits of red wine, your body could receive the same benefits from drinking wine as hitting the gym for an hour of sweat-inducing exercise.
Sure, we’ve heard a glass of red wine with dinner is “healthy,” but most of us never really wrapped our minds around what that means.
Feel guilty about not wanting to hit the treadmill after yet another long day at the office? Throw back a glass of wine and relax instead.
Still not convinced? Of course, you’re not…
The Latin Times reported that researchers at Canada’s University of Alberta,
…found that the magic ingredient in red wine is resveratol which is also found in nuts and grapes. This complex boosts the function of the heart, muscles and bones as much as a trip to the gym does. Scientists tested the effectiveness of resveratol on rodents and will be looking at its effect on diabetics next.
Unfortunately, this is strictly reserved to red wine, so that $11 Pinot Grigio you have in your fridge doesn’t apply.
Be careful not to overindulge; the benefits only come from one single glass.
