Researchers from Kaiser Permanente in California found that drinking a glass of wine every day could reduce your risk of developing Barrett’s esophagus, a condition affecting the lining of the esophagus (likely caused by acid relux) that often leads to esophageal cancer. According to the study, people who drank at least seven glasses of wine a week were 66% less likely to get Barrett’s esophagus than people who did not drink wine.
Although the researchers could not determine exactly why wine provides protection to the esophagus, it might be the potent antioxidants that help reduce free radical damage and kill off cancer cells. Check out another Kaiser Permanente study I wrote about last year. Researchers found that eating a diet high in antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables could significantly reduce your risk of esophageal cancer.
To get you in the mood for some wine drinking, here’s a picture of some fabulous sangria I had in Little Italy last month. Doesn’t it look delish?
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