How do you find a good red wine to have for dinner that is heart healthy?!
How do you find a good red wine to have for dinner that is heart healthy?
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Basically all red table wines are a healthy wine, the only variable you want to look out for would be the addition of Sulfites (sulfur dioxide) added to the wine. All wines (except for organic wines in the US contain sulfides) it is a by product of the yeast. But some vintners add additional sulfites, and this is usually indicated on the bottle. Although for most people, sulfites don't pose a health risk, but some it does (those prone to asthmatic episodes for instance). There is also a common belief that the sulfites cause headaches in some people, this has not been proven, has it only seems to happen with red wines. You will want to stay away from any sweetened red wines (dessert wines, ect.) as the increased sugar content. Best thing to do is go to your local liquor/wine store and ask someone there. Most reputable stores have a wine expert on site that can assist you. It will also depend on what you are serving for food to make it a good match.