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Why We Should All In Fact Be Drinking More Wine

We got some grape news for you!

Yes, you read correctly, we should all start drinking more wine immediately.

According to science (and who would disagree with science?) the bottled liquid goodness has a fair few health benefits attached to it.

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So what are you waiting for? Drink up!

1. Red wine contains ‘Polyphenols,' substances that help your body battle harmful bacteria.  

2. Wine can help to reduce the risk of heart attack or cardiovascular disease as it dilates arteries and increases blood flow, decreasing the likelihood of a blood clot.

3. Red wine contains Resveratrol, an ingredient found in grape skin that protects the body from aging. It’s basically a digestible anti-aging cream!

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4. More good news for red wine drinkers – you’re more likely to remember your evening as it has the ability to reduce the risk of dementia.

5. Studies have proved that drinking moderately is better for your health than abstaining completely. You'll never have to give up wine again!

6. Most Red wines contain Flavonoids, compounds which have been proved to lower your risks of getting several types of cancer.

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7. Being a wine drinker can lower your risk of osteoporosis as it increases bone mineral density in both men and women. Hurrah!

8. Red wine is also a very good source of antioxidants meaning that they increase your HDL levels (good cholesterol) and lower LDL’s (bad cholesterol levels).

9. The gift that keeps on giving, red wine also slows the growth of protate and breast cancer – as well as oral cancer too.

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We'll drink to that!

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