Charlotte Watts – Nutritional Therapist
It is also necessary to select your beverages with care in festive times, including Xmas, says Watts. As far as alcohol goes, some variants are clearly better than others. While many forms of alcohol are high in calories and have little nutritional value- the same cannot be said about good quality red wine. Red wine contains a flavonoid named Resveratrol, which is good for heart health, studies have shown. It is also helpful for your immunity. The better options among red wine variants include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chianti and Merlot. Even drinking Champagne is not bad from a health perspective.
It is best to avoid drinks like fortified wines, dessert wines, beers and brandy are high in sugar and they should be evaded. However, you should keep in mind that drinking any alcoholic drinks in excess will make you dehydrated eventually.
