10 Surprising Reasons to Drink More Mulled Wine This Winter

It is officially mulled wine season! The delicious mulled wine, the drink of choice in cold winters and Christmas bazaars, is definitely one of the sure-fire ways to warm up. More surprisingly, this signature winter drink is also recommended for your health! Turns out that mulled wine, just like ordinary red wine, is full of benefits for the human health. From rejuvenated skin and low cholesterol to a powerful detox food and protection against disease – mulled wine really does it all. That is why, if you want to enjoy a drink during the holidays, we suggest opting for mulled wine. It tastes like Christmas, and it actually has some surprising benefits you did not know about. So, here are the most surprising reasons to drink more mulled wine this winter!

The delicious mulled wine is the drink of choice in cold winters and Christmas bazaars

Let’s see which are the healthy reasons to drink more mulled wine this Christmas 

Healthy Reasons to Drink More Mulled Wine This Christmas

#Protects against diabetes

According to a 2009 study conducted in Canada, mulled wine reduces the risk of diabetes by up to 13%. Also, make sure not to add any refined sugar in your wine. If you want to make it sweeter, it is better to use a natural sweetener like honey.

According to a study conducted in Canada, mulled wine reduces the risk of diabetes by up to 13%

#Lowers cholesterol

Drinking mulled red wine made from Tempranillo grapes, specifically, has a significant effect on cholesterol. This was proven by a study conducted in Madrid, Spain. Healthy participants in the study lowered their bad cholesterol levels by 9%. And, those with high cholesterol reduced it by 12%!

Drinking mulled red wine made from Tempranillo grapes has a significant effect on cholesterol

#Anti-inflammatory effect

Drinking mulled wine restores the normal tissue function. In addition, it helps fights the pain caused by arthritis. That is because wine is full of antioxidants that fight inflammatory processes in the body.

Drinking mulled wine restores the normal tissue function and helps fights the pain caused by arthritis

#Useful for bones

An American report back from the year 2000 proved that women who drink one to three glasses of wine have greater bone mineral density in the hip area than abstainers or those who drink more. So, once again, if you keep a good balance, you will reap the most benefits. So, a glass or two of mulled wine during the Winter is definitely better than drinking more.

Women who drink one to three glasses of wine have greater bone mineral density

#Fights Alzheimer’s and boosts memory

The natural compound resveratrol, which is found in red grapes, red wine, raspberries and dark chocolate, has been shown to benefit memory. It reduces the negative influence of harmful molecules penetrating the brain tissue and thus prevents the danger of Alzheimer’s disease. So, mulled wine is one of the foods and drinks that boost brain function and memory!

The natural compound resveratrol, which is found in red grapes and red wine, has been shown to benefit memory

#Takes care of the heart

Polyphenols, the antioxidants found in red wine, reduce the risk of unwanted blood clotting and maintain the good condition of blood vessels. Doctors are adamant that these compounds are almost as effective as heart medication. One glass of wine a day reduces the risk of heart attack. Conversely, if you take more than two drinks, the risk jumps sharply. So, once again, a balanced approach is the key of living life in a healthy way.

Polyphenols, the antioxidants found in red wine, maintain the good condition of blood vessels

#Keeps colds away

A glass of mulled wine a week keeps your immune system from breaking down as well as developing a cold or virus. It has antioxidants that fight infection and protect cells from the effects of free radicals. A 2010 study showed that drinking 14 glasses of wine a week, for a year, reduced the risk of developing a cold by 40 percent. But, do not go ahead and drink mulled wine all year round! Just enjoy up to 2-3 cups a day during the winter if you would like!

A glass of mulled wine a week keeps your immune system from breaking down

#Detox

Your body will experience a good winter detox, if you drink mulled wine, especially if it is mixed with nutmeg. This mixture helps cleanse the liver and kidneys of toxins that accumulate there.

Mulled wine mixed with nutmeg creates a detox drink that removes toxins from the body

#Against constipation

A universal remedy against constipation is actually mulled wine with cloves added to it. The active ingredients of the plant improve digestion by increasing gastrointestinal enzymes. In addition, it has the ability to increase the motility of the intestines.

Mix mulled wine with cloves, and it will help improve your digestion

#Rejuvenates the skin

Active ingredients such as flavonoid, resveratrol, and tannin are found in red wine, which actively help in fighting skin aging. Besides as a drink, it can be used as a skin mask. Grape red wine is rubbed into the skin and left to stand for 10 minutes. Red grape is actually one of the best skincare ingredients because it is also full of antioxidants, which our skin loves!

Active ingredients such as flavonoid, resveratrol, and tannin, found in red wine, help in fighting skin aging

These were all the best reasons to drink more mulled wine this Christmas! So, make your own mulled wine, and add healthy spices, herbs, and fruits to it. As you already know, your body will love it!

Now you know all the best reasons to drink more mulled wine this Christmas! 

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