10 Reasons Why Wine Should Not Be Part Of Your January Detox

Give up wine for a month? Are you crazy?

1. Rioja lowers your cholesterol levels

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A study conducted by the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in Spain found that the Tempranillo grape, which is used to make red wines such as Rioja, may reduce cholesterol levels by 9%. So just keep on pouring, Marge.

2. Wine makes you fitter (if you're female)

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A Runner’s World survey concluded that females that run regularly could run 22% further after a night of moderate drinking. So really, wine should be included as part of your fitness regime.

3. The anti-oxidants in red wine reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease

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The anti-oxidants and resveratrol present in wine can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. And guess what? Red wine has more anti-oxidants than açaí juice.

4. ...and also help you fight off a cold

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The American Journal of Epidemiology found that among a set of 4,000 people, those who drank more than 14 weekly glasses of wine for a year were 40% less likely to come down with a common cold. Yay!

5. Wine prevents bed bugs

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New research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln found that bed bugs don't like blood with alcohol in it. The higher the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), the less the bugs eat, and the fewer eggs they lay. So drink wine to keep those nasty things away.

6. The father of western medicine said so

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Hippocrates promoted wine as part of a healthy diet. It should also be used to alleviate pain during childbirth, for symptoms of diarrhoea, and lethargy. There's no disputing his logic.

7. Wine makes you thin

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A report in the Archives of Internal Medicine concluded that women who drink a moderate amount of alcohol with meals were found to have a lower risk of becoming overweight in middle age. So, technically, wine should be part of your January diet.

8. ... and it's great for balance and mobility

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A few clever professors did some research and found that the chemical compounds in wine substantially increased the balance and mobility of mice. And if it worked for mice, it has to work on humans, right?

9. Champagne improves your spatial memory

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Studies have shown that drinking Champagne improves your ability to recognise your surroundings and perform complex tasks. So pop that bottle and don't stop.

10. And finally, it helps you fight off those horrible January blues

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Don't be depressed, have some wine. And then dance.