Healthy Reasons Why You Need to Drink Wine

A couple days ago, we announced Western Slope Uncorked at Powderhorn featuring Restless Heart, we can't wait to try some of Colorado's best wine, listen to great music and enjoy some beautiful views. Drinking wine can be healthy, here's why.

I had NO idea how healthy wine can be for you! The more I looked into it, the more amazed I became. The health benefits come from moderate wine consumption, defined by the American Heart Association as one to two four-ounce glasses a day.

Things you should know about wine:

Wine Promotes Longevity - People who drink wine have a lower mortality rate, yep, up to 34 percent lower.

Lower Chances of a Heart Attack - If you suffer from high blood pressure, wine actually can reduce your chances of a heart attack.

Wine Reduces Chances of Heart Disease - Red wine tannins have been proven to lower your chances of a heart disease.

Wine Can Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes - Moderate drinkers have 30 percent less risk than nondrinkers of developing type 2 diabetes.

Less Risk of Stroke - Drinking wine in moderation can actually lower your risk of a stroke by up to 50 percent.

Wine Cuts Risk of Cataracts - This I did not know!! Moderate wine connoisseur's have a much lower chance of developing cataracts.

Win Can Cut Risk of Colon Cancer - This is true especially of people who consume red wines.

Slows Brain Decline - It appears that people who consume wine, have a much slower rate of brain decline.

After learning all of this and knowing that there are so many benefits to consuming wine (reasonably of course) I am stoked about learning even more!

Tickets go on sale Friday for the Western Slope Uncorked!

[FoodandWine.com]