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Red Wine Calories

Learn the many types of red wine.By Wendy-michaelsWith evidence to support the health benefits of drinking wine, many health conscious individuals are particularly interested in the red wine calories in each glass they pour.

Is Wine Good For You?
There is a great deal to be said for "everything in moderation." While massive amounts of wine will definitely up your daily caloric intake, choosing a glass of healthier red wine each day isn't bad for you.

In recent years, studies began to immerge about the health benefits of wine, including cardiovascular system improvements and decreases in certain types of cancer. Of course, that doesn't mean to drink a bottle at a time. Despite the benefits, red wine calories range from 90 to 105 or more per glass. Those calories add up, and since wine is a beverage, you will be mostly consuming empty calories. Wine fans can, however, rest easy because the calories in your daily glass of wine will not wreck a healthy diet.

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Benefits of Red Wine
Red wine is made from red grapes, including the skins and seeds, providing plenty of antioxidants that offer health benefits. Researchers are looking at the effects that Mediterranean people who consume red wine experience, including lower rates of heart disease. Additional health gains include:

•Prevents blood vessel clotting
•Increases HDL (good cholesterol)
•Prevents formation of bad cholesterol (LDL)
•Prevents heart disease
•May prevent cancer
•Aids with digestion
•May protect the brain from the damage of a stroke
The antioxidants, or flavonoids, are available in many types of red wine, but the highest flavonoid counts are in Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Syrah. Merlot and Zinfandel have less flavonoids. Additionally, the vitamins and minerals in red wine, as well as potassium and low sodium provide additional health benefits.

Medical Studies
The latest study from the Harvard Medical School and National Institute of Aging looked at the effect of the resveratrol in red wine on a diet high in calories. Remarkably, early findings indicate that resveratrol contributed to overweight lab mice living a healthy life. Heavy doses of the extract provide significant benefits, lowering the rate of fat-related illnesses, diabetes and liver problems.

ZinfandelDetermining Red Wine Calories
While the calorie count will vary among the different types of red wine, you can safely assume that you will be drinking about 100 calories in each serving. A serving of wine is four ounces, so be aware when pouring your wine. Those large wine glasses are beautiful, but remember not to overfill or you will be increasing the calorie load. Red wine calories are also impacted by alcohol content, with higher alcohol content equating to more calories. To make sure you're not drinking too many calories, use a measuring cup to determine what a four ounce serving looks like.

Wine for Weight Loss
If you are concerned about your weight and finding ways to cut calories, you may want to consider limiting your wine intake until you reach your target weight. Once you reach that magic number, you can include the occasional glass of wine without too much guilt. If you are tracking your daily calories, visit a calorie counter for red wine to get the exact number.

Final Thoughts
Based on the newest research about resveratrol, consumers shouldn't be misled into thinking they can drink massive amounts of red wine and reap nothing but benefits. The study involved lab mice who were given large quantities of the wine extract, and further research is necessary to explore the exact health benefits of resveratrol. The early results are exciting in the scientific community - the extract lowers the rate of liver problems, diabetes and other illnesses related to obesity.

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