This popular alcohol drink really helps your memory

Every now and then, a glass of wine or beer is such a pleasure. With dinner, it’s that little something extra to toast with or bring out the flavors of your meal. At a pub, sampling a craft brew is a conversation-starter with friends and family.

I’m convinced that an occasional glass of alcohol is good for us. I know that social drinking is very much a part of our culture and how we enjoy those special meals and celebrations. Personally, I can’t imagine New Year’s Eve without something bubbly when the clock strikes the midnight hour (if I’m still awake for it!)…

So when I hear of studies about the benefits of alcohol, I think there’s a positive message to pass along – always in moderation, of course.

Antioxidants are potent disease-fighters

Red wine, as you may know, has had plenty of attention because of the antioxidant compound, resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes. It’s known to protect the lining of blood vessels in your heart. You can also get this particular antioxidant from eating the red grapes themselves, along with blueberries and peanut butter.

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