Anna Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I know this has nothing to do with homeschooling. OK, yes it does. A glass of wine in the evening helps us calm down from the daily stress of homeschooling so we can quickly go from this :willy_nilly::eek::cursing::banghead: (you're a liar if you say you never get this way [jk]) to this :party::cheers2::thumbup1::D . Does anyone know the real scope on health differences between drinking red wine vs. white? Yes, I've heard all the talk about red wine being more healthy but is it, really? What do you know about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 So none of you people ever drink wine in the evenings, before or along with your dinner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 So none of you people ever drink wine in the evenings, before or along with your dinner? We drink Mike's!!! No, just kidding. I can't justify the price of Mikes, but I have no idea the answer to your question. All I know is that I prefer red wine to white. But, I wouldn't take my advice on wine because if I buy it, I get the $3.99 special! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 By the way, where the heck have you been? It is good to see you here!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 By the way, where the heck have you been? It is good to see you here!!! Good to see you too, Mindy. Hugs :grouphug: to all here. I've been away, beginning a transition into my new life as an "ex-homeschooling mom". We just graduated our youngest dd from high school. During this past year, she's been part-time homeschooling and part-time community college. Currently, she's taking 1 class at CC and in the fall she'll be full time, starting her second semester. I am now working on what I want to be for the rest of my life. Any ideas, suggestions???? Btw- For every day table wine, we normally buy the cheapest, decent wine we can find at around $4.99 a bottle. Occasionally we spurge for a $10-20 bottle of a better quality that we like. I'm just wondering if red wine is really healthier than white....... or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Heck ya I drink...I live in Europe and we have a glass of wine with lunch and dinner. It's really no big deal here. We get lots of wine from Italy and I especially love German wines. I personally like white because I have stomach issues and red gives me heartburn...more info than you wanted right. :D Anyway...when living in the states I got all of our wines at Costco...we could get great prices and try all types. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Good to see you too, Mindy. Hugs :grouphug: to all here. I've been away, beginning a transition into my new life as an "ex-homeschooling mom". We just graduated our youngest dd from high school. During this past year, she's been part-time homeschooling and part-time community college. Currently, she's taking 1 class at CC and in the fall she'll be full time, starting her second semester. I am now working on what I want to be for the rest of my life. Any ideas, suggestions???? Btw- For every day table wine, we normally buy the cheapest, decent wine we can find at around $4.99 a bottle. Occasionally we spurge for a $10-20 bottle of a better quality that we like. I'm just wondering if red wine is really healthier than white....... or not? WOW! It sounds like an exciting time for you right now!!! I hope you will still come visit us here and wave your magic wand every now and then. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I'll give it a shot for you. Red wine is healthier because of the stuff found in red grape skins. :lol: Is that scientific enough for you? Seriously, I don't know the exacts of it all, but yes, red wine is healthier than white wine. It tastes better too.:cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 I hope you will still come visit us here and wave your magic wand every now and then. :001_smile: Yes, I will be popping in a little more often now that my learning challenged dd is through with high school. Finishing her high school years nearly killed me. Anna, who is just wondering if red wine is really healthier than white....... or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 The overwhelming majority of studies have found a benefit for red wine (or red or Concord grape juice) above white wine. However, within the last few weeks, a new study came out saying that white might be as good for you. If you want the health benefit, red is well-established as having a positive benefit on health; white less so. Do keep in mind, though, that the health benefit is for the heart. A daily glass of vino of any color (or alcohol in general) increases breast cancer risk. A few a week are okay according to the breast specialist I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 We get lots of wine from Italy and I especially love German wines. I personally like white because I have stomach issues and red gives me heartburn... Hi Tammy, I never about trying German wines. I don't care a lot for German foods [sorry] so I ignorantly assumed their wines weren't much better. But now you have inspired me so I will give the German wines a try. And, I think you are on to something about the heartburn. Perhaps that is why I, too, prefer the white wines. Anna, who is still wondering if red wines are really more healthy than whites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 ... within the last few weeks, a new study came out saying that white might be as good for you. Do keep in mind, though, that the health benefit is for the heart. A daily glass of vino of any color (or alcohol in general) increases breast cancer risk. A few a week are okay according to the breast specialist I see. ah-ha, I knew it. So white wine may be as healthy. Oh joy, oh rapture!:hurray: . In my family, heart disease is the enemy. We've not had any breast cancer. But I know that breast cancer can rear its head even without the family history of it. Thanks, Laurie. Anyone else have info on this? Please post. Fairly dust for all who post in this thread--- POOF!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 We are red wine drinkers round here. :D I don't mind a white dry Italian dessert wine on occasion (Moscato d'Asti). And there are a few French and German ones that go well with fish. But all in all... I love RED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bess Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Red wine is healthier. In fact, I don't think white wine has any health benefits at all. Red wine in moderation is good for you. I enjoy my half glass while I'm making dinner in the evening. I see it as my relaxing drink at the end of the day... kind of like coffee is my energy drink in the morning. I'm much more pleasant because of these two helpers in my life. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Red wine is healthier. In fact, I don't think white wine has any health benefits at all. Red wine in moderation is good for you. There's a false assumption that the health benefits of wine are exclusive to red grapes; white wine does have some of those same advantages. I drink both, so I'm good either way.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I am probably completely wrong here, but I believe the health benefit is related to the tannins in the wine and red wine simply has a much higher tannin content. Purple grape juice supposedly has the same benefit - not that I would trade my glass of vino for Welch's. I prefer white when it is hot and red when it is cool out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen in NJ Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I know this has nothing to do with homeschooling. OK, yes it does. A glass of wine in the evening helps us calm down from the daily stress of homeschooling so we can quickly go from this:willy_nilly::eek::cursing::banghead: (you're a liar if you say you never get this way [jk]) to this :party:. Does anyone know the real scope on health differences between drinking red wine vs. white? Yes, I've heard all the talk about red wine being more healthy but is it, really? What do you know about this? Yes, Red wine is good for you and so is red grape juice. They both help with the blood flow and keeping your veins clean. Red wine is like a plumber for your body.;) It keeps it from clogging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I love German Rieslings and Muller Thurgau but my all time favorite is Bacchaus. All white and wonderful! :D I do know red is better for you..but I value my stomach lining at this point. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui in mo Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 It sounds like red wine is extremely healthful! I may have to learn to drink wine... (but, it tastes like cough medicine to me. Blech) Maybe pomegranate juice will work... http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080604074908.htm Jacqui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I know this has nothing to do with homeschooling. OK, yes it does. A glass of wine in the evening helps us calm down from the daily stress of homeschooling so we can quickly go from this:willy_nilly::eek::cursing::banghead: (you're a liar if you say you never get this way [jk]) to this :party::cheers2::thumbup1: . Does anyone know the real scope on health differences between drinking red wine vs. white? Yes, I've heard all the talk about red wine being more healthy but is it, really? What do you know about this? I can, in all honesty, say that it has proven better for my mental health, anyway, which in turn is better for everyone's health all the way around.:D Mommy's Little Helper appears in a bottle called Our Daily Red, daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I have no scientific evidence to prove this, but the grandmother from my French host family said that red wine prevented Alzheimer's. She ignored the wine/food pairing rules and only drank red wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I love red wine from Labor Day to Memorial Day and in the summer I love either lite beer or hard cider. As for health benefits, I prefer red anyway so bring on the antioxidants!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommylawyer Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 The antioxidants in red wine are what is good for you. Here is the Wikipedia article on wine. Look at section 9 for the health benefits. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_wine#Health_effects I personally prefer red to white - the drier the better. I've also recently rediscovered hard cider (I know, nothing to do with wine). I LOVE that stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 We're slowly becoming more 'winey'. Went to a tasting for 20 in a friend's home & are getting a little more knowledgeable with each bottle. Fun project, huh? Here's a link to health benefits: http://www.aim-digest.com/gateway/pages/moderate/articles/redvwhit.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I like to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening and I only drink red. I can't stand the taste of white. Which is probably good, since I have read many places that the health benefits of wine are found in the red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bess Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I just read yesterday that white and red wine both have health benefits for your teeth! If you can believe it. Red wine, they said, might stain your teeth, but for oral health it actually helps. They said the same for white as well, so there is at least one good health reason to drink white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinakel Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Red wine has been proven to contain things that are good for the heart...so, I am all about red wine. I love white too, but only drink red for the health benefits:tongue_smilie:I'm funny about things that might be bad for us to eat/drink-like yesterday, I dipped some strawberries in chocolate for a little treat for the fam-told them it was ok because when you eat chocolate with fruit, it makes it not bad for you. Or, if I am going to make cookies, I use oatmeal, walnuts, etc. to make junk food healthy. So, yes. red red wine makes me feel so fine.:iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom to Aly Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Red wine is much healthier, as is the skin from the red grapes. And, so you know, if you chill the wine slightly (although when I lived in France they looked at me like I was a nut) it does take the edge off. However, they say whatever help it may give, it is not worth taking up drinking it if you do not already, because of possible risks. As for the risk of breast cancer, they are actually split on that. Resverstrol, which is what is supposed to help, is supposed to lower the risk of the first stage of breast cancer, but any alcohol is supposed to increase the risk of later stages of breast cancer (really, any cancer), or so they think. In any case, what they say is, if you are going to drink, do so in moderation, and red is better than white. (I don't drink at all, being a single mom and alone with my child 24/7, but dream about it, and read about in case I ever can have just that one little glass... ;) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 And, so you know, if you chill the wine slightly (although when I lived in France they looked at me like I was a nut) it does take the edge off. Or just drink a better wine. They don't all have an *edge*. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire in NM Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I'm not sure of the science behind this, but my FIL was having some irregular heartbeats and his doctor prescribed a glass of wine daily. Claire in NM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Red wine or grape juice has more of the whatcha-ma-callums in it that help with heart health, LOL. I can NOT think of what they're called right now to save my life, sorry. White wine or grape juice does have some of these, but not nearly as many. And no, that doesn't mean you just get to drink more in order to make it up..... I think 4 oz. per day is the recommended amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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