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    Home / Articles / Gluten Free Advice + Experts

    Can't Get to the Gym? Drink VINO!

    Posted On Oct 3, 2011 · Updated On Oct 3, 2011

    Can't Get to the Gym? Drink VINO!
    Gluten Free Advice + ExpertsKC's Blog

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    See - I've been telling everybody that wine does a body good, but nobody listens to me!  So here's an article from RealAge (yes, the one run by Dr. Oz & his homies) agreeing with me. And PS - but I'm sure you already know this: Wine is Gluten Free! - KC


    From RealAge:

    Wine lovers, rejoice! On those days when you're pressed for time and just can't squeeze in your 30-minute walk (you do take one, yes?), pop open a bottle of vino.

    A surprising new study has found that resveratrol -- the heart-protecting ingredient found in red wine -- may also help fight the muscle loss associated with too much sitting around.

    Use It or Lose It? Maybe Not
    Looking for ways to prevent some of the toll spaceflight takes on astronauts -- muscle wasting, bone thinning, insulin resistance -- scientists subjected two groups to weightless conditions for 15 days, and gave one group resveratrol supplements. The supplements group emerged with their muscles, bones, and insulin systems humming along. The group that did without resveratrol wasn't so lucky.

    The effects of space flight and a sedentary lifestyle are similar, say scientists, and while resveratrol is no substitute for skipping exercise altogether, it could be a way to slow muscle deterioration if you're sidelined by an injury or chained to your desk during a nonstop work week.

    Wine: It Does a Body Good
    Resveratrol is an antioxidant that's abundant in the skin of red grapes, which is why red wine has such a stash. While its ability to maintain muscle mass needs to be confirmed, resveratrol is one of those plant nutrients that's been piling up health benefits left and right. Among the latest: Recent research has found that resveratrol helps reduce body fat, contains powerful anti-cancer agents, and might help you live longer. We'll drink to that!

    If red wine isn't your thing, you can still reap the rewards by munching on peanuts or a handful of blueberries -- both contain the natural chemical -- or red grapes, of course! Or those supplements.

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