Blueberry wine has more antioxidants than many grape-based wines: study

(Medical Xpress) -- Blueberry wine can provide more potentially healthy compounds than white wines and many red wines, according to a new University of Florida study.

Do Grapes or Alcohol Make Red Wine Good for the Heart?

Studies have long suggested that drinking red wine in moderation might be good for the heart. What’s been less clear is whether it’s the alcohol in wine or its antioxidants -- mainly from grape skins and seeds -- that may be responsible for those heart and stroke risk reductions. Now a new study has arrived at a surprising answer: It may be both.

Red Wine, Dark Chocolate & Almonds...

Antioxidants...we hear about them in the news. But exactly what are they? Are they as beneficial as we may think and how do they impact our heart-health?

Practical Nutrition: A bit of dark chocolate is a good thing, but go for 70 percent cacao

My husband, Jeff, loves chocolate in many forms, but dark chocolate is his favorite. That's good because dark chocolate has been shown to decrease heart disease and stroke risks. Small amounts can help increase blood flow, reduce blood pressure, increase antioxidants, and improve HDL, or good, cholesterol.

Menuism: Vino For V-Day

Wine is intrinsically related to the celebration of Valentine's Day. Can you imagine a romantic V-Day dinner replete with an array of IPAs, porters and stouts?