Does wine make you fat? Myths and realities of this delicious drink

Does this drink make you fat? is the most expensive is the best? We answer these and other questions

For people who are new to the world of wine, many questions or myths may arise that exist about this popular drink.

White, red, sparkling, cold, temperate, the ways to enjoy it are endless and in order not to fall into the “fake news”, the experts of Vinos Balero, a 100% Mexican wine project decided to solve the most frequent myths and realities.

Does wine make you fat?

Myth. The caloric value of any food depends on its sugar concentration. In addition to that, sugar once consumed by each person has a very variable destination, because the consumption of calories is different in each organism and the factor of the time of day in which it is consumed; in the morning, in the afternoon, or at night it also influences.

Therefore, it is important to orient our diet towards the quality of food and in the case of wine, it is important to know it. Read the labels, see what percentage of alcohol it contains, with what type of grapes it was made, the recommendation of the experts, etc. Although a glass of red wine contains good elements for the body, moderate consumption will always be the best ally to enjoy it and include it in a balanced diet.

Does wine have beneficial properties for health?

Truth. It contains compounds such as tannins and polyphenols which in addition to their antioxidant properties help lower cholesterol in the body. Red wines in particular are rich in minerals and contain elements that help delay the aging of cells; they can also prevent coronary artery disease, a condition that leads to heart attacks.

It is advisable to visit your doctor who can delve into the benefits of wine for each person, eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly will be an ally to improve health. A glass of wine is the ideal amount that can be included in a healthy diet, according to experts.

If a wine is more expensive is it better?

Myth. As of today, the offer of reds, sparkling wines, whites, and rosés is wide if you can observe a wide variety of wines on the market. But not necessarily the one with the most expensive label is the one that offers the best experience since the reasons why wine can be “expensive” or “cheap” are varied.

One of the first points that are always observed is where it was made, whether it is a Mexican or foreign wine, the location of the vineyard or the way of cultivating, the production costs, the marketing and promotion of it; “The best wine is the one you like and not the one the sommelier says,” says Valentina Ortiz Monasterio, director of Balero wines.

You can always taste a wine that fits your tastes and budget, with the right pairing and the ideal company the gastronomic routine will improve.

Does wine improve over time?

Reality. If you like wine you have surely heard the phrase “Wines and loves, the old are the best” since this drink has become part of the culture for its flavor, history, varieties, etc. It is true that wine evolves with the passage of time and that depends on many factors, one of them is the elaboration.

This elixir is a drink that continues to evolve during its life, so once a bottle is opened, the elements of temperature, lighting, ventilation, humidity, etc. must be taken into account. To preserve it in the best possible way since this way, a wine made and well preserved will have a positive evolution.

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