Red Wine. Three Reasons Why.

As if we actually need a reason to drink, this should help with your guilty conscience (if you have one!). There are some great benefits to drinking at least one glass of wine a day, and the list is growing continuously. Here's a list that I've compiled of three health benefits for why you should drink more red wine! Enjoy! 

1. Heart Health  -- Research shows that red wine in moderation helps increase blood circulation and fights off cardiovascular disease. 
2. Weight Management -- That's right ladies! This is one of the few drinks you can enjoy that will help keep your weight in check. A glass of wine or two a day decreases your odds of being overweight by 30%. Why? Drinking increases the amount of calories you burn! 
3. Immune System Boost -- Studies have proven that drinking red wine can prevent the common cold as well as the flu and boost your immune system. Studies also show that those who drink red over white have a slightly higher boost in immunity to the virus. 

Although, I've never needed a reason to drink wine these are definitely some convincing arguments. Remember, health benefits for drinking red wine are only still beneficial in moderation. The general recommendation is one glass for women, and one to two glasses for men daily. So, cheers to that and enjoy a nice crisp glass of red wine!

~Smoak