Did you know wine is good for your heart?

Is wine more heart-healthy than other alcoholic beverages? The “French paradox”—the observation of a link between regular wine consumption and a low incidence of heart disease in countries such as France, where diets are typically high in heart-hindering fats—has spurred an influx of wine-and-health research since it gained international attention in 1991. In the decades since, studies have shown time and again that moderate wine consumption does indeed have a positive relationship with cardiovascular health. But studies have yet to determine whether alcohol is behind the benefits, or if it’s something unique to red wine. READ MORE…