A wine and cheese party can be a fun way to relax and make new friends. It is also a great way to lower blood pressure.
Cheese and wine parties are great for large gatherings. Make it a lot of fun by having each guest bring a bottle of wine and an exotic cheese. It's a fantastic way to try new wines and cheeses and a perfect conversation starter.
A cheese and wine party is also the perfect way to relax both yourself and your arteries. Wine is good for lowering blood pressure, and so is cheese.
A glass of red wine contains a protective antioxidant — a flavonoid called resveratrol. This powerful antioxidant protects your arteries from free radical damage and helps prevent hardening of your arteries.
The flavonoid in red wine also prevents platelets from clumping together, stopping this first step in the formation of deadly blood clots. A glass of red wine will keep your blood flowing smoothly through your arteries.
Even more important for your blood pressure, recent studies have shown that drinking red wine improves the function of your arteries. When the linings of your arteries are working well, they expand freely and lower your blood pressure.
A glass or two of red wine a day, that's the perfect amount to keep your heart and arteries young—and your blood pressure normal. The darker the red wine, the better. Dark red wines have a higher content of the protective flavonoid resveratrol. Forget white wines, they pale in comparison.
A wedge of cheese
Although cheese is high in saturated fat and can raise cholesterol, a little cheese is good for you.
During the cheese-making process, while the milk is fermenting, peptides are released from the milk proteins. These peptides help control your blood pressure by inhibiting the enzymes that convert angiotensin.
When the protein angiotensin is converted to angiotensin II. Angiotensin II is a peptide that constricts your arteries and increases water and sodium retention.
Other peptides found in fermented dairy products such as cheese stop this reaction, which raises blood pressure. Eating a small wedge of cheese blocks the enzyme that creates angiotensin II, keeping your arteries relaxed and keeping your blood pressure down.
After a hard day at the office, when tension raises your blood pressure, enjoy good cheeses with a glass of red wine. Relax, relax your arteries to bring your blood pressure back to normal
Current evidence suggests that a glass or two of red wine a day may help prevent heart disease, but it's not 100% conclusive. Red wine consumed in moderation appears to help reduce high blood pressure, in part because of the antioxidants (polyphenols) naturally found in grapes.
However, fitness professionals should not encourage individuals to drink wine, especially if the person does not currently drink alcohol. Clients who currently consume alcohol should be advised to drink only moderately and avoid excessive alcohol consumption. With moderate consumption of red wine (1-2 small glasses per day), clients may experience some health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of atherosclerosis.
According to a study published in Clinical Nutrition, red wine increases good (HDL) cholesterol. On the other hand, non-alcoholic red wine lowers bad (LDL) cholesterol levels. LDL levels remained the same in people who drank alcoholic red wine, so keep that in mind when ordering a glass with dinner.
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