Why use wine for cooking or just for drinking?

  Wine is an ancient and widely consumed beverage around the world. In fact, there is a practice called vinotherapy that involves drinking wine or eating grapes. Some benefits of consuming wine include: - A glass of red wine a day is recommended to help the cardiovascular system, as wine provides polyphenols and contains vitamins that combat aging and promote healthier skin. - Wine aids digestion because it helps with saliva secretion. It facilitates the digestion of proteins, which is why it is recommended when consuming meats, fish, and cheeses. - The polyphenols in wine help prevent and combat certain conditions such as: controlling urinary tract infections, managing cholesterol, relieving muscle cramps, counteracting varicose veins, decreasing the risk of hemorrhoids, improving arthritis, combating allergies, and reducing blood pressure. - It helps lower insulin levels in the blood, increases estrogen levels, and improves blood circulation in the brain. Recommendations to keep in mind 1 Wine is a beverage for healthy adults, which should not be consumed by pregnant women or nursing mothers. 2 Wine is healthy only when consumed in moderation; excess is harmful. 3 It should not be drunk quickly. 4 It should never be consumed on an empty stomach, as it is meant to accompany food. 5 If you don’t drink alcohol, there is no reason to start. Many experts say you can obtain the benefits of wine by eating grapes. Recommended wine-based recipes: - Pears in Red Wine - Chicken in Red Wine - Salmon in White Wine Sauce - Mexican Sangria