Research has proven how a glass of red wine can offer more than just holiday cheer - it can also offer protection against cardiovascular disease.

The evidence which first suggested the cardio protective effects of alcohol appeared more than three decades ago. This evidence was contained in the ‘Framingham Heart Study’. This study contained solid documentation of the benefits of red wine that have now been confirmed by various epidemiological studies.

Much like olive oil, red wine contains powerful , such as ‘polyphenols’ which have been shown to decrease inflammation in the body. If you refer back to the section on olive oil, this helps explain some of its protective effects.