Cheers! Marqués de Murrieta Winery

 

A glass of wine, to your health? Many articles have been written defending the benefits of responsible and moderate wine consumption for our health. And of course, there are just as many works arguing the exact opposite. Some even speak of ingesting a single drop of wine as if it were hemlock. Rivers of ink have been spilled, as some would say, although in the age of the keyboard, the phrase loses its meaning. The reality is that the topic of Wine and Health is of interest.

And because the topic is of interest, it is greatly appreciated that it is being addressed in a serious, well-reasoned, and sensible manner. Therefore, we applaud and attended the 1st "To Your Health" Conference, organized by the prestigious Rioja winery. Marquis of Murrieta. This conference took place a few days ago in Madrid; it featured doctors and researchers from different areas who spoke about studies and scientific evidence.

The magic of polyphenols and the Mediterranean diet

Guidelines for healthy consumption and living, the promotion of the Mediterranean diet, and the inclusion of wine in our diet were the central themes of a day in which the credibility of the speakers was beyond question. Four doctors, an expert in natural cosmetics, and an elite athlete participated. The speakers included Dr. José Luis Díez Martín, Head of the Hematology Department at the Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute; Dr. Carlos Macaya, President of the Spanish Heart Foundation; Ms. Laura Muga, creator of the first organic 100% cosmetics line made from grapes; Dr. Alfredo Gea, a specialist in nutrition and obesity at the University of Navarra; and Mr. Feliciano López, a professional tennis player and winner of major titles in the sport.

All participants, through scientific studies or personal experiences, as in the case of the Spanish athlete, defended the multiple properties of wine and advocated for its consumption within the diet, as an ingredient of a Mediterranean diet and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

To your health, to our health