A glass of white or red wine along with your dinner can have a positive effect on your health.
According to new research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Barcelona, regulated amounts of wine can be beneficial in preventing heart disease, in conjunction with a regular exercise program.
Researchers tracked 146 volunteers, all who had a mild to moderate risk of heart disease.
Half of the group was given red wine and the other white wine for a period of one year.
Men were allowed two to two and a half glasses each day, while women could have one to two glasses. The patients were asked to log consumption, activity and diets in a journal.
People who drank wine and also exercised at least twice a week had elevated levels of “good” cholesterol and a drop in total cholesterol overall.