Over the years, there has been conflicting information on the health benefits of drinking a glass of wine, red or white. One year it’s good for you and then the following year there’s new studies that say it’s bad for you. So which is it? As always the truth tends to be a bit more complicated than you might read or hear on the news.

Are there benefits to drinking red wine? Yes. Are there drawbacks? Also, yes. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide whether the benefits outweigh the risks of drinking alcohol. If you do plan on partaking in some wine, it’s best to drink in moderation. That means one glass (150 ml) for women and two glasses (300 ml) for men at most. Drinking this moderate amount can give you the health benefits while potentially decreasing the drawbacks. Still, abstaining from alcohol doesn’t increase your overall risks. More importantly, you should consider your overall diet and health. An unhealthy lifestyle can outweigh the benefits you could gain from drinking a daily glass of wine.