The wisdom about healthy eating changes frequently, and it can be hard to keep up, but one thing is for sure that many studies point to there being health benefits from drinking red wine. Red wine is said to aid digestion, as well as help keep your arteries and heart healthy. Red wine also enhances the flavor of certain foods. Lovers of red wine often like to talk about the 'legs' and 'body' of their wine, and enjoy the full flavor and taste that red wine does offer.

White wine is actually a mix of alcohol, water, and flavoring – the grape juice that the wine starts off as is oxidized by the yeast added in the wine-making process, and the sugar is converts into alcohol and carbon dioxide. When someone is on a diet, it is best to choose a low alcohol white wine rather than Red one.
Both red and white wine have a positive effect on the digestive system in moderation – one glass of wine with your meal will be benefitting you.
Red wine is not a 'cure all' but it can be a good preventative for a number of diseases, including heart disease and certain forms of cancer. Some studies show that drinking a glass of red wine each evening can reduce the risk of heard disease by as much as 30%. It can also have a positive effect on cholesterol and blood pressure.
The anti-oxidants in Red Wine increase the amount of HDL cholesterol in the blood. HDL is the 'good' form of cholesterol, and can help prevent blood clots and plaque from forming on arteries in our body. The anti-oxidants also have anti-cancer properties this is an added healthe advantage.
Red wine is good in moderation – it only takes a small amount of red wine to see the health goodness – one glass of wine per day for females, and one or two for males. A glass is typically four ounces, so a 'home measure' of wine in most cases is probably more than enough.

Drinking excessive red wine can eliminate the health benefits. Red wine is not advised for persons with a history of alcoholism in their family, or those who have health conditions that could be made worse by alcohol drinking.