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Wine Myth:

Red is the healthiest variety of wine, true or false?

THIS IS TRUE

• Red wine contains more amounts of antioxidants compared to white wine and other alcoholic beverages. The antioxidants in wine can help protect from heart disease.
• All alcohol can have a beneficial effect on blood pressure.

However

• more wine is still not better!! You should only drink 1 or so glasses per day.
  

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