Most of us enjoy a good drop of red. The fact that it can help stave off serious health issues is an added bonus. Wine, especially the red variety, has been studied extensively over many years with impressive findings suggesting it may promote a longer lifespan, protect against certain cancers, improve mental health, and provide benefits to the heart. Red wine contains resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant compound. Resveratrol also protects your heart and arteries against the effects of saturated fat in your diet, so drinking one or two glasses of red wine a day can help protect your heart and prevent cardiovascular disease. Moderate Drinking Definition 2 glasses of wine for men daily 1 glass of wine for women daily