Wine has been attributed to all sorts of health benefits. It can help preserve your memory, boost your immune system, strengthen your bones, lowers blood pressure\u2026 the list goes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And now? Well, we can also add to the list that red wine helps you lose weight \u2013 in fact, a couple<\/em> of glasses at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A recent study<\/a> from Washington State University<\/a> has found that there\u2019s no need to feel guilty about indulging in your fave tipple aka two glasses of red wine before bed, \u2019cause it can actually helps you lose weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s how this particular health benefit of wine breaks down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Red wine contains a micronutrient called resveratrol in it. This transforms \u2018white fat\u2019 into \u2018beige fat\u2019. And beige fat is heaps easier to burn off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the study, a group of mice were fed a high fat diet. Some were given two servings of fruit with resveratrol and these mice gained 40 per cent less weight than the others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The fermentation process used to craft your fave Pinot or Shiraz also makes it easier for us humans to absorb this magical resveratrol, especially when consumed without food. So bascially, it\u2019s recommended that you not only have your wine but you\u2019ve got a licence to eat too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This same micronutrient is also found in yummy things like pistachios, blueberries and dark chocolate, so chuck those on the shopping list while we\u2019re at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cards on the table, drinking red wine alone won\u2019t help you lose weight (we knew it was too good to be true), combine it with exercise and a calorie controlled, nutrient-rich diet though and you\u2019re good to go. Listen via the Star 104.5 Player, download it now via the <\/em>App Store<\/em><\/a> or <\/em>Google Play<\/em><\/a> and take Star 104.5 wherever you go. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n WATCH: Wake up with a laugh and join <\/em><\/strong>Rabbit & Sarah for Breakfast<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, weekdays, 6am-9am. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
P.S. This should go without saying but drink wise, not dumb \u2013 aka be responsible pls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n