According to researchers at the Hebrew University in Israel drinking a glass of red wine with a meal with meat reduces the risk factor for heart attacks by preventing the accumulation of oxidized cholesterol in the blood
‘Red’ meat has long had a bad reputation in the world of heart health. However, the scientists proved what the French have practiced for a long time: drinking a glass of red wine with a meal with meat reduces the risk factor for heart attacks. A similar effect was achieved when the wine was used for cooking.

Clinical research conducted at the University revealed that drinking a glass of red wine during a meal can prevent the accumulation of oxidized cholesterol in the blood. While concerns have long focused on total and “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), when a major culprit is actually cholesterol / LDL that has been oxidized-a source A source of radicals harmful free.

For scientists, the natural components in red wine – known as polyphenols, particularly “resveratrol”, found in the skin of red grapes – prevent the oxidation of cholesterol released into the bloodstream after eating meat. Because there is a known relationship between LDL cholesterol and heart attacks, the combination of red wine and meat, according to the researchers, can be very effective in preventing heart attacks.

Spraying food with wine, very effective in reducing cholesterol levels.

During the course of the investigation, the subjects were divided into two groups. One group had 4 days with meals containing dark turkey meat, considered to be higher in fat and cholesterol than white turkey meat known as a healthy heart option. This group was asked not to consume other types of meat or fish. The second group also received meals that consisted of dark turkey meat, but the meat had been soaked in red wine before being cooked. Another group drank a glass of red wine accompanying their food every day.

In this experience there was an increase in the total cholesterol levels of 97% of the subjects in the group that ate meat without wine. The group that drank wine presented the best results – the cholesterol oxidation level marker did not rise. It was also found that those who consumed meat dipped in wine showed similar results to those who drank it. The researchers state that the reason for this is probably due to the polyphenols in the wine, which exert antioxidant properties and therefore can be preventive.

Another study published by researchers at Lassiter University reported that drinking a glass of red wine every day can help prevent colorectal cancer, another deadly disorder, associated with the consumption of red meat. According to the researchers, resveratrol is known to have properties that can help protect us against cancer.
Even with these and similar findings, and the emotion of the “French paradox” of high cholesterol consumption tamed by red wine, moderation remains the key to good health.