Red Wine 
What is it?
Fun Facts
type of wine made from dark coloured grape varieties
violet colour= young wine, brick red colour= mature wine, and brown= old wine
it's colours range from violet, brick red and brown
Other Effects
Antioxidants that help the heart
tannins in red wine harden arteries
common types are: Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet sauvignon, and Zinfandel.
Red wine is believe to be a french paradox as it prevents heart disease
150ml is standard serving of red wine
Proanthocyanidins in red wine reduces oxidative damage to prevent any type of cancer
one glass a day reduces cardio metabolic risk for people with type 2 diabetes
Resveratrol
Prevents blood vessel damage
reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
raises high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
Tannins
improve the function of cells in endothelium (membrane inside heart and blood vessels)
Reduce blood clots
Reduces plaque buildup
Quercetin
prevents damage to blood vessels
Lowers blood pressure to relax the arteries of the heart
Prevents cell stress
Prevent excess tissue from building up and making sure the blood vessels are narrow
increase in flow-mediated dilation of major arteries