27 Dec

A Toast to Sparkling Wine…  As Good FOR You as It is Delicious!

12/27/2017 8:29:56 PM By Kim Renta Post Comments

Whether you prefer California Sparkling Wine, Champagne from France, Proseccco from Italy, or Spanish Cava, the lively bubbles and celebratory cork pop of Sparkling Wines are key to any festive occasion. But as it turns out, Sparkling Wine isn’t just good, it’s actually good for you. Here’s how:

More Diet Friendly Than Wine - The average glass of wine (red or white) is between 135-200 calories, but a glass of dry champagne is just 95 calories. Plus, there are lower-sugar versions — known as “low dosage” that can have as little as 95 calories a glass!

You’ll Probably Drink Less - The effervescence in Sparkling Wines naturally make you drink slower and feel full more quickly. End result? You probably won’t drink as much!

Glowing Skin - The antioxidants and tartaric acid in Sparkling Wine helps detoxifies skin and even out skin tone, while the antibacterial properties can even help with breakouts on oily skin.

Better Brain Health - According to a University of Reading study, one to three glasses of champagne each week can help boost brain health. Test rats were served champagne every day for six weeks (not bad for a rat) and tasked with completing a maze. Sober rats had an average success rate of 50 percent, but the champagne-drinking rats had a 70 percent success rate.

Good for Your Heart - That same University of Reading study concluded that,"two glasses of champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation and could reduce the risks of suffering from cardiovascular disease and stroke.”

Cheers to Sparkling Wine and to a very bubbly New Year!