A glass of vino the same as going to the gym?

Too tired to go to the gym today? Sit down, relax and have a glass of wine instead. And don’t even think about feeling guilty because apparently your body will be reaping the same benefits as if you spent an hour working up a sweat at the gym. We all have read studies that debate the health benefits of drinking a glass of red wine each night, but now scientists are saying that drinking a glass is as equivalent as going to the gym. It is like Christmas for wine lovers, right?

Latin Times recently reported that researchers at the University of Alberta in Canada found that the magic ingredient in red wine is resveratol which is also found in nuts and grapes. This complex boosts the function of the heart, muscles and bones as much as a trip to the gym does. Scientists tested the effectiveness of resveratol on rodents and will be looking at its effect on diabetics next.


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