New Year’s Resolutions with Mari Wells

I’m listing all the countless things I enjoy in an effort to eliminate them for the new year to meet my regular new years resolution. Be healthier.  I’ve mentally prepared myself for the challenge and stocked up on nutritious foods and snacks. I’ve been to the gym regularly and I’m amped up on my new routine including aerobics, running, yoga, and spinning. Just as I’m starting to feel like the work is going to pay off, I remember all the good stuff I was enjoying ‘last year.’  A beer or two after a long day of harvest and a cheeseburger at the ski hill would really hit the spot.  However, after one week of my new regime, I’m happy that one of my favorite indulgences is good for me. WINE.

Everybody knows about “The French Paradox” and that we should all drink more wine. Even knowing of this, a customer in the tasting room spurred my curiosity. So, I did some research and found out why this wonderful drink can still be indulged (even after New Year’s.)

A few components in wine seem to keep you healthy.  Phenols are the substances in wine which include tannins and color pigments. Resveratrol is a phenol found in red wine and grapes.  It has been shown to prevent cardiovascular disease, minimize the risk of osteoporosis and slow certain types of cancer cells.  It seems that red wines have the most resveratrol content, followed by Rose wines.  That’s good news for us!   

As Plato said, "Nothing more excellent or valuable than wine was ever granted by the gods to man.”  Cheers, to a happy AND healthy New Year!