MULLED WINE IS HERE TO MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS MERRY: SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS ABOUT MULLED WINE YOU NEED TO KNOW

Winter has come!!! The temperature at Delhi dropped to 5degrees this morning and like most of my fellow humans, all I could think of every hour of the day was a cup of some hot beverage to keep me going through the day. Now, this can be a pipping hot cup of Coffee, Flavored Tea, Hot Chocolate and the Christmas special Mulled Wine!
The tip of my fingers is numb as I type this article but I it will be an injustice if I don’t share with you some of the interesting facts about mulled wine. If the beverage sounds alien to you, this wine is famous in European Countries, brewed with Indian spices, fruits, and sugar and wine, best served hot! A glass of mulled wine can help you,

1. Reduce the risk of Cardiovascular Diseases: Among one of the ingredients of Mulled of Wine is nutmeg. Loaded with antioxidants, a glass of wine helps increase the levels of good cholesterol further preventing clogged arteries and heart diseases. So, a glass of mulled wine can help you boost heart function and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

2. Slow down the signs of ageing: If you love your skin and wish to stay young for a longer period, a glass of mulled wine might be the best option this season. A high concentration of resveratrol helps fight against damaging free radicals in the skin and help rejuvenate cells, slowing the ageing process.

3. Improve your brain functions: Resveratrol, a naturally occurring compound found in foods such as grapes, red wine, raspberries, and dark chocolate is a boon to your memory. This agent seems to shut out unwanted immune molecules that can exacerbate brain inflammation and kill neurons, further engaging the brain in a measurable way that immune response to memory-related diseases

4. Lower the risk of diabetes: A study in Canada in 2009 showed that all wines can lower your risk of contracting diabetes by 13%. People who are suffering from diabetes should always consult their doctor as they need to be aware of glucagon and mulled wine often have a higher sugar content than other wines.

5. Prevent catching a cold: Cloves, one of the many ingredients of mulled wine are believed to have anti-viral properties. The antioxidants in red wine can help fight infections and boost immunity – a Spanish study found people who drank wine had a 40% lower risk of getting a cold than teetotallers.

6. Boost your bone health: In one of the reports published by the American Journal of Epidemiology in April 2000, women consuming an adequate amount of wine had greater bone mineral density measured in the hip region of their thighbones as compared to heavy drinkers or non-drinkers determining better bone strength and resilience.

7. Detoxify: The nutmeg in mulled wine acts as a detoxifying agent and may help clear the liver and kidneys of toxin and is particularly effective as a liver tonic. Nutmeg can apparently also help prevent kidney stones from forming.

8. Fight inflammation: The cinnamon in mulled wine has been shown to have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, reducing swelling and restoring normal tissue function, Cue a potent anti-inflammatory activity, which can reduce swelling and restore normal tissue function – not to mention ease aches and pains, help conditions like arthritis.

9. Kill the pain: The essential oil eugenol, found in cloves, has local an aesthetic and antiseptic properties that can be used to help treat dental problems like toothache.

10. Improve your gut function: The cloves in mulled wine are thought to help increase gut motility, as well as improving digestion. As a result, the cloves are thought to improve digestive problems, including indigestion, wind, and constipation.

You must be thinking, how can someone working at a wellness center recommend the consumption of alcohol? Having alcohol in moderate quantity (unless you have a medical condition that might get inflamed) doesn’t harm and considering it’s a festive season, we all deserve a little fun.

Disclaimer: The tips and suggestions mentioned in the article have been written for general awareness and should not be considered as professional medical advice. We strongly recommend you consult your doctor or an expert before starting any fitness regime, diet changes, or making any lifestyle changes that affect your physical or emotional health.