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Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Wine Glasses
Wine glasses have been used since ancient
times, and since then they have ‘evolved’. Now you can find wine glasses with
unique shapes and sizes for every wine varietal out there.
Nowadays your choice of wine glass is
vast from bordeaux wine glasses, crystal wine glasses, dessert wine glasses,
port wine glasses, red wine glasses and white wine glass.
Of course there are
certain rules which one should generally stick to; for example, it is obviously
better to serve wine with dinner in a bigger glass and the sherry after dinner
in a smaller glass.
The material from which
a wine glass is made is something which you should pay some
attention to. The glass should at least be plain and clear; although coloured
glass is sometimes attractive, it should not be used by anyone who is even
slightly interested in appreciating wine. The colour of the wine and the
‘tears’ need to be observed, as this is the first step in ‘tasting’ any wine.
Coloured glass would detract from this, and solid material such as silver is an
even worse idea.
Size is another thing
you should keep in mind. The wine glass should be big enough
to hold a fair amount of wine, as well as provide space at the top to swirl the
wine without spilling. And as for shape, a champagne flute is shaped that way
for a reason, not just to look different. The height of the glass shows off the
bubbles rising and this adds to the enjoyment of the drink.
Another important thing
is the stem of the glass. A wine glass must have a stem. This
is not to look pretty, but serves a function. Firstly it prevents you from
covering the bowl with greasy fingerprints, and secondly it ensures that you do
not heat your wine by cupping your hands around the bowl. Although this does
not have a huge effect, you will notice that accomplished wine tasters will
never allow even a finger on the bowl of their wine glass.
So to sum it all up,
your wine glass simply must be of a clear glass, have a stem
and be of a decent size. There is however another consideration – the shape of
the bowl. A good wine glass will taper in slightly at the top, so the bowl at
the bottom is ‘fatter’ than the top of the glass. This is so that when the wine
is swirled to release its aroma, that aroma is concentrated towards the nose.
There are so many different
styles of wine glasses for all the different wine varietals,
but unless you have a rather large budget and ample storage space, 2 or 3
styles should do. A good red wine glass, white wine glass and a champagne flute
should be efficient. You may also want to add a smaller glass for Sherries or port
wine glasses if you enjoy those drinks more often also.
Always make sure your wine
glasses are cleaned thoroughly, and whatever manner you use, just
ensure that there is no residual or even smell left on the glass which may
affect your next serving of wine.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Health Benefits of Drinking Wine
The
Benefit: Promotes Longevity
The
Evidence: Wine drinkers have a 34 percent lower mortality rate than beer or
spirits drinkers. Source: a Finnish study of 2,468 men over a 29-year period,
published in the Journals of Gerontology, 2007.
The
Benefit: Reduces Heart-Attack Risk
The
Evidence: Moderate drinkers suffering from high blood pressure are 30 percent
less likely to have a heart attack than nondrinkers. Source: a 16-year Harvard
School of Public Health study of 11,711 men, published in the Annals of
Internal Medicine, 2007.
The
Benefit: Lowers Risk of Heart Disease
The
Evidence: Red-wine tannins contain procyanidins, which protect against heart
disease. Wines from Sardinia and southwest France have more procyanidins than
other wines. Source: a study at Queen Mary University in London, published in
Nature, 2006.
The
Benefit: Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
The
Evidence: Moderate drinkers have 30 percent less risk than nondrinkers of
developing type 2 diabetes. Source: research on 369,862 individuals studied
over an average of 12 years each, at Amsterdam's VU University Medical Center,
published in Diabetes Care, 2005.
The
Benefit: Lowers Risk of Stroke
The
Evidence: The possibility of suffering a blood clot–related stroke drops by
about 50 percent in people who consume moderate amounts of alcohol. Source: a
Columbia University study of 3,176 individuals over an eight-year period,
published in Stroke, 2006.
The
Benefit: Cuts Risk of Cataracts
The
Evidence: Moderate drinkers are 32 percent less likely to get cataracts than
nondrinkers; those who consume wine are 43 percent less likely to develop
cataracts than those drinking mainly beer. Source: a study of 1,379 individuals
in Iceland, published in Nature, 2003.
The
Benefit: Cuts Risk of Colon Cancer
The
Evidence: Moderate consumption of wine (especially red) cuts the risk of colon
cancer by 45 percent. Source: a Stony Brook University study of 2,291
individuals over a four-year period, published in the American Journal of
Gastroenterology, 2005.
The
Benefit: Slows Brain Decline
The
Evidence: Brain function declines at a markedly faster rate in nondrinkers than
in moderate drinkers. Source: a Columbia University study of 1,416 people,
published in Neuroepidemiology, 2006.
Drinking Green Tea Daily benfits
Green tea has been
used as a medicine for thousands of years, originating in China but widely used
throughout Asia this beverage has a multitude of uses from lowering blood
pressure to preventing cancer. The reason that green tea has more health
benefits attached to it than black tea is (apparently) due to the processing.
Black tea is processed in a way that allows for fermentation whereas green
tea’s processing avoids the fermentation process. As a result, green tea
retains maximum amount of antioxidants and poly-phenols the substances that
give green tea its many benefits.
1. Weight Loss. Green tea increases the metabolism. The
polyphenol found in green tea works to intensify levels of fat oxidation and
the rate at which your body turns food into calories.
2. Diabetes. Green tea apparently helps regulate glucose
levels slowing the rise of blood sugar after eating. This can prevent high
insulin spikes and resulting fat storage.
3. Heart Disease. Scientists think, green tea works on the
lining of blood vessels, helping keep them stay relaxed and better able to
withstand changes in blood pressure. It may also protect against the formation
of clots, which are the primary cause of heart attacks.
4. Esophageal
Cancer. It can reduce the risk
of esophageal cancer, but it is also widely thought to kill cancer cells in
general without damaging the healthy tissue around them.
5. Cholesterol. Green tea reduces bad cholesterol in the blood
and improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol.
6. Alzheimer’s and
Parkinson’s. It is said to delay
the deterioration caused by Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Studies carried out on
mice showed that green tea protected brain cells from dying and restored
damaged brain cells.
7. Tooth Decay. Studies suggests that the chemical antioxidant
“catechin” in tea can destroy bacteria and viruses that cause throat
infections, dental caries and other dental conditions
8. Blood Pressure. Regular consumption of green tea is thought to
reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
9. Depression. Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in
tea leaves. It is this substance that is thought to provide a relaxing and
tranquilizing effect and be a great benefit to tea drinkers.
10. Anti-viral and
Anti-bacterial. Tea catechins are strong
antibacterial and antiviral agents which make them effective for treating
everything from influenza to cancer. In some studies green tea has been shown
to inhibit the spread of many diseases.
11. Skincare. Green tea can apparently also help with
wrinkles and the signs of aging, This is because of their antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory activities. Both animal and human studies have demonstrated
that green tea applied topically can reduce sun damage.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Alcohol and body weight
The calories in alcohol add up to increased body fat , so bear in mind the following points the next time you feel like having that extra drink:
Alcohol is mainly just a source of 'empty calories',
meaning it has no nutritive value other than providing energy. Although most alcoholic drinks contain sugars and traces of vitamins and minerals ,it's not usually in amounts that make any significant contribution to the diet People who are overweight actually gain weight more easily when they drink alcohol Calories from alcohol tend to be stored in the gut. If you want six-pack abs, you’ll need to cut down on the booze.
Alcohol is mainly just a source of 'empty calories',
meaning it has no nutritive value other than providing energy. Although most alcoholic drinks contain sugars and traces of vitamins and minerals ,it's not usually in amounts that make any significant contribution to the diet People who are overweight actually gain weight more easily when they drink alcohol Calories from alcohol tend to be stored in the gut. If you want six-pack abs, you’ll need to cut down on the booze.
Is beer or wine making you fat?
Alcohol consumption inspires a variety of dietary questions: How many calories are there in a pint of lager?
Does red wine have more calories than white? Let's take a closer look at how alcohol affects weight loss.
Does red wine have more calories than white? Let's take a closer look at how alcohol affects weight loss.
Does Wine Make You Fat: 5 Reasons Wine Could Be Making You Fat
Contrary to popular wisdom drinking wine isn’t all bad; in fact there have been many health benefits linked to drinking both red and white wine. But of course, most people want to know does wine make you fat?
The answer unfortunately is yes and no. So keep reading to find out if wine makes you fat, and how you can avoid that fate.
Calories in Wine-
Before we can answer the question, does wine make you fat, we must first talk about the calories in wine. One serving of wine should be 4 fluid ounces, if you’re counting calories.
Whether you enjoy a glass of red wine or white wine, having the calorie count can go a long way in avoiding wine-related weight gain!
Drinking Too Much Wine-
One sure-fire way to guarantee that wine can make you fat is by drinking too much of it, and not burning enough calories. One glass of red wine has 117 calories, which doesn’t seem like that many calories…until that glass turns into a bottle and in excess of 500 calories.
Excessive drinking not only helps pack on the calories, but it also takes away any health benefits derived from drinking wine. So, next time you ask does wine make you fat, the more appropriate question is how much wine will make you fat. Moderate wine consumption will not make you fat, especially if you take steps to burn a few hundred calories each day.
Booze-y Behavior-
When you enjoy a few glasses of wine, inevitably you start to crave something greasy or sugary or just plain bad for you. You justify it because you’re a little tipsy, but greasy restaurant food only compiles the calories you’re drinking. Consider 3 glasses of wine (351 calories) and a plate of French fries (380 calories)…and that doesn’t include anything else you’ve eaten or plan to eat before the night is over!
So, yes wine can make you fat, especially when combined with a fatty diet. However if you eat properly and exercise regularly then one night (ok, even a few nights) of drinking wine and eating nachos will not make you fat.
Lack of Sleep-
When people ask me, does wine make you fat, my next question is, how much sleep do you get? Seems like a strange question, to be sure, but too much wine consumption can lead to a night of uneasy sleep.
Unfortunately after a night (or more) of bad sleep, your ability to make smart diet choices like working out and eating healthy, are severely limited. Studies have linked an increase in obesity rates to a decline in total sleep hours. So yes wine makes you fat, again if you OVERDO it!
Sluggish Day After-
A night of tossing back a few glasses of wine will make your laughter come easy in the moment, but tomorrow you’ll be too tired and dehydrated to hit the gym. Excessive wine drinking, as with any type of alcohol, can lead to weight gain because of the behaviors you exhibit in the days following a night of heavy drinking.
Even if you are a highly active individual, you may be experiencing stalled weight loss because of the steps you take after a night of drinking wine. Even the most dedicated of us can blow off a workout after a night of too much merlot!
Morning After Food Choices-
The other way in which “technically” wine makes you fat, is the food choices you make after a night of drinking too much wine. You wake up in the morning and instead of eating a bowl of oats or an egg white omelet, you stop at your closes fast food restaurant and order 750 calories worth of breakfast.
{A breakfast like this will run you 900 calories…before you dress up the coffee!}
Then at lunchtime you realize that you forgot to pack your healthy lunch, so you hit up yet another fast food restaurant and order another 600 calories of lunch…plus a few cups of coffee (with sugar) to get you out of that sluggish slump. When dinner rolls around you’re too tired—even though you didn’t work out—so instead of preparing fish and veggies like you planned, you order a pizza and soda, which can easily get up to 800 calories.
So now do you see how easy it is for a few glasses of wine to make you fat?
Avoid the morning after curse by:
•Drinking a glass of water between each glass of wine to keep your wits about you…and hydrated.
•Eat a low calorie dinner when you plan to go out drinking—better to admit you might overdo it than deny it and regret it later.
•Split a greasy snack with pals to limit the additional calories.
The answer unfortunately is yes and no. So keep reading to find out if wine makes you fat, and how you can avoid that fate.
Calories in Wine-
Before we can answer the question, does wine make you fat, we must first talk about the calories in wine. One serving of wine should be 4 fluid ounces, if you’re counting calories.
Whether you enjoy a glass of red wine or white wine, having the calorie count can go a long way in avoiding wine-related weight gain!
Drinking Too Much Wine-
One sure-fire way to guarantee that wine can make you fat is by drinking too much of it, and not burning enough calories. One glass of red wine has 117 calories, which doesn’t seem like that many calories…until that glass turns into a bottle and in excess of 500 calories.
Excessive drinking not only helps pack on the calories, but it also takes away any health benefits derived from drinking wine. So, next time you ask does wine make you fat, the more appropriate question is how much wine will make you fat. Moderate wine consumption will not make you fat, especially if you take steps to burn a few hundred calories each day.
Booze-y Behavior-
When you enjoy a few glasses of wine, inevitably you start to crave something greasy or sugary or just plain bad for you. You justify it because you’re a little tipsy, but greasy restaurant food only compiles the calories you’re drinking. Consider 3 glasses of wine (351 calories) and a plate of French fries (380 calories)…and that doesn’t include anything else you’ve eaten or plan to eat before the night is over!
So, yes wine can make you fat, especially when combined with a fatty diet. However if you eat properly and exercise regularly then one night (ok, even a few nights) of drinking wine and eating nachos will not make you fat.
Lack of Sleep-
When people ask me, does wine make you fat, my next question is, how much sleep do you get? Seems like a strange question, to be sure, but too much wine consumption can lead to a night of uneasy sleep.
Unfortunately after a night (or more) of bad sleep, your ability to make smart diet choices like working out and eating healthy, are severely limited. Studies have linked an increase in obesity rates to a decline in total sleep hours. So yes wine makes you fat, again if you OVERDO it!
Sluggish Day After-
A night of tossing back a few glasses of wine will make your laughter come easy in the moment, but tomorrow you’ll be too tired and dehydrated to hit the gym. Excessive wine drinking, as with any type of alcohol, can lead to weight gain because of the behaviors you exhibit in the days following a night of heavy drinking.
Even if you are a highly active individual, you may be experiencing stalled weight loss because of the steps you take after a night of drinking wine. Even the most dedicated of us can blow off a workout after a night of too much merlot!
Morning After Food Choices-
The other way in which “technically” wine makes you fat, is the food choices you make after a night of drinking too much wine. You wake up in the morning and instead of eating a bowl of oats or an egg white omelet, you stop at your closes fast food restaurant and order 750 calories worth of breakfast.
{A breakfast like this will run you 900 calories…before you dress up the coffee!}
Then at lunchtime you realize that you forgot to pack your healthy lunch, so you hit up yet another fast food restaurant and order another 600 calories of lunch…plus a few cups of coffee (with sugar) to get you out of that sluggish slump. When dinner rolls around you’re too tired—even though you didn’t work out—so instead of preparing fish and veggies like you planned, you order a pizza and soda, which can easily get up to 800 calories.
So now do you see how easy it is for a few glasses of wine to make you fat?
Avoid the morning after curse by:
•Drinking a glass of water between each glass of wine to keep your wits about you…and hydrated.
•Eat a low calorie dinner when you plan to go out drinking—better to admit you might overdo it than deny it and regret it later.
•Split a greasy snack with pals to limit the additional calories.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
drink wine
drink the wine for good health.but do not drink more.in world differnt kind of taste and color are there.it people maximum drink wine only .
Monday, August 31, 2009
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