Do you drink wine?

[wolfak]

pomegranite, grape, or cherry juice will do the same thing.
The reason wine works so well is alcohol is addictive, and people are less apt to miss their daily dose because they know they will get a reward (buzz)

so if you don't drink or don't want to drink there are plenty of alternatives.

Just to clarify. The active compound, resveratrol, is present in the fruits and juices (& wines) of grapes, cherries, pomegranates, and it is most concentrated in the wine and juices, and the fresh fruits have the lowest concentration of this phytonutrient.

So if you want a more potent dose of resveratrol, wine, in moderation, or a juice is a way to go. My reservation at juice as a phytonutrient source is that you may be getting a large dose of sugar in addition to the heart healthy flavanoids. However, if you'd like some fiber, then the fresh stuff is a great alternative, or first choice, depending on your preference.

As for me, I occasionally like a deep dark red shiraz or something similar. To me, the dryer, the better!

[Jallora]

I love a good Shiraz. I used to get just about a glass a day, but lately I don't seem to have as much time to just sit and relax while I drink a glass of wine in the evening. As others have mentioned, the best way to try different wines and see what you like is a tasting. You can see if a local wine shop or winery in your area does that. Also so if they do wine flights. Also, if you ever go on a cruise, they do a lot of wine tastings. My DH and I love to cruise on the bigger Royal Caribbean ships. They have an actual wine bar there that does several different tastings throughout the cruise, and they have wine flights available every day.

[mayanorange]

I like unoaked chards- Yellowtail is nice for the price or LaCrema is great. Or rieslings- personal fav is Firestone- it's more dry than your standard riesling. I adore reds, but have developed an allergy so get migraines after more than an ounce. Ravenswood vinter's blend Zinfandel- yum! Port is also an nice way to get your wine as a nightcap (and it doesn't bother me quite as much- I can maybe have 2 ounces!).

[TahoeDirtGirl]

Just to clarify. The active compound, resveratrol, is present in the fruits and juices (& wines) of grapes, cherries, pomegranates, and it is most concentrated in the wine and juices, and the fresh fruits have the lowest concentration of this phytonutrient.

So if you want a more potent dose of resveratrol, wine, in moderation, or a juice is a way to go. My reservation at juice as a phytonutrient source is that you may be getting a large dose of sugar in addition to the heart healthy flavanoids. However, if you'd like some fiber, then the fresh stuff is a great alternative, or first choice, depending on your preference.

As for me, I occasionally like a deep dark red shiraz or something similar. To me, the dryer, the better!

Okay I'm too lazy to do the research myself...is this the science behind cherry juice being an anti-inflammatory? Yes...I'm getting ready to order barrels of cherry juice to see if it works on the tendonitis. But hey, if red wine will work...why not.

My vote is for a merlot...my favorite wine is actually a mix: Menage a Trois. One glass and I'm out like a light. I'm a lightweight. Drinking that is. Not scale wise. SiGh....

[Zen]

Yogurt is also known for it's anti-inflammatory properties...

[Crankin]

Emily, I think we were separated at birth...
This is one of the many things we have in common!

Robyn

[TahoeDirtGirl]

Zen how ironic. I just found a health food store that carries my yogurt bugs so I can start making yogurt at home again. I'm so tired of spending money on yogurt when I can make it!

[emily_in_nc]

Emily, I think we were separated at birth...
This is one of the many things we have in common!

Robyn

I agree! I even used to live in MA (but only until age 4). My dad got his masters at MIT when I was a little girl.

Emily

[Zen]

Sports Geezer once again references the NYT.

[malkin]

I'm much more of a hop-head myself.

But in the yogurt arena, my preference is for yogurt made from yogurt rather than made from the freeze dried critters. ALL of the yogurt at our local so-called-natural store has additives, but a year ago in Las Vegas I brought home a quart from Trader's and am still eating their descendents today.