Yes, wine and chocolate. The right wine and the right chocolate is a heavenly combination. The secret is to find a wine that is sweeter than the chocolate which is an easy feat when you start with healthy chocolate!
Some combinations favored by wine experts include:
* First choices for an unparallel taste combination: Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandels
* Alternate choices and nice variations: Pinot Noir or a Merlot
* Finally, for desserts: Tawny or Vintage Port
But what does wine have to do with health? A 5-ounce glass has about 100 calories, no fat, no cholesterol and negligible sodium. Furthermore, one little glass (about 5-ounces) of wine a day is thought to have several health benefits. Wine may:
* prevent some causes of cognitive decline and heart disease.
* raise HDL which helps unclog your arteries.
* encourage your body to burn extra calories for as long as 90 minutes
* reduce the risk of infection by Helicobacter pylori bacteria, a major cause of gastritis, ulcers, and stomach cancers and help prevent certain kinds of food poisoning.
* reduce the risk of ovarian cancer
* may boost women’s estrogen levels and result in higher bone mass
Wondering if chocolate and/or wine fit into your nutritional plan? Call me at 503-492-9427.
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