Reap the Health Benefits of Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Let us raise a glass and
toast to bubbly's great health benefits! That's right, this drink is
indeed good for you, and studies show that Champagne and other sparkling
wines are good for the heart, the skin and plenty more. Research shows
that sipping one glass of champagne a week is enough to reap its health
benefits. Of course, as with any booze, be sure not to go overboard -
overindulging can be detrimental to your health.
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Here are six reasons to pop open a bottle of bubbly!
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1. It will improve your skin
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Champagne's carbon dioxide
may help tighten your skin. It also contains polyphenols (plant
chemicals with antioxidant properties), which may help combat redness.
To reap the benefits, soak in a soothing bath of it, by combining 1 cup
powdered milk and 1/2 cup Epsom salt in a bowl. Then add 1 or more cups
of any sparkling wine (you need not splurge on the pricey stuff) and 1
tablespoon of honey, warm in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir well and
pour your mixture into a running bath water. For added benefits, add
rose petals to the bath - to help hydrate and tone your skin. If you're
really in an indulgent mood, sip a glass while you soak.
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2. It will lift your spirit
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If you're feeling a little
grumpy, Champagne will lift your spirits. It has been found to contain
natural trace elements that may help boost your mood, when taken in
moderation. To enhance its benefits, pair Champagne with a fish dish.
The crisp flavors of champagne match perfectly with seafood - and opting
for fatty fish rich in omega 3 - such as salmon and mackerel - will
boost your happiness further.
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3. Opt for Champagne if watching your weight
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For a figure-friendly drink,
the bubbly is your best bet (unless you consume it by the gallon). A
small flute (about a 4-ounce pour) contains just 78 calories. Brut
Champagne is one of the lowest-calorie libations you can have.
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4. It will improve your memory
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A 2013 study from Reading
University has shown that drinking three glasses of Champagne a week
could help prevent memory loss and protect your brain from diseases like
Alzheimer's and dementia. It was discovered that the grapes used in
Champagne (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) have high levels of phenolics
(a colorless crystalline solid and aromatic compound) which help
modulate signals in the hippocampus and cortex - parts of the brain
associated with memory and learning. Furthermore, according to the
study, Champagne, appears to help restore those protein counts to normal
levels. So far though, studies have only been conducted on animals.
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5. It is good for your heart
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Champagne is just as healthy
for your heart as a glass of red wine is. That's because Champagne is
made from red, as well as white, grapes and therefore contains most
resveratrol - an important antioxidant that prevents damage to your
blood vessels, reduces bad cholesterol and prevents blood clots.
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6. It lowers blood pressure
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The antioxidants found in
Champagne further protect the heart, by slowing down the removal of
nitric acid from the blood, which results in lower blood pressure. In
fact, according to a study published in the British Journal of
Nutrition, when two groups were given either champagne or a different
alcoholic beverage, only the former experienced slower removal of nitric
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