Red wine, if consumed moderately and slowly, can act as healthier antioxidant to prevent against cardiovascular diseases. Red wine is full of antioxidants that keep the immune system working at a healthy level. Antioxidants are very important to help protect your body against diseases like diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer, and even Alzheimer’s Disease. Drinking red wine in moderation (1-2 glasses per day) can also reduce blood pressure levels and triglyceride levels. There are many benefits to drinking red wine! White wine might not be the best choice because it’s typically higher in calories from sugars like lactose. The sugar content is usually between 10% and 12%. Concentrated sweeteners add another 3% to the table. So a 1/2 glass contains about 5 grams – only slightly below the daily recommended maximum for refined sugars which is about 6 teaspoons or 25 grams.