Wine Nutrition Guide: Calories, Resveratrol & Pregnancy Risks

Wine contains beneficial resveratrol but also carries high calorie counts and risks during pregnancy. Exploring the carbohydrate content in red wine and the impact on glucose levels is essential for health-conscious drinkers.

The Best Red Wine for Health Benefits

Published Apr,04 2018 | By Jamie Yacoub

Red wine can have health benefits, but not all red wines are created equal. Here's how to pick the best red wine that will actually be good for you.

close-up of a mature man sniffing a glass of red wine

Wines With High Levels of Polyphenols

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jamie Yacoub

Wine is a source of polyphenols -- abundant antioxidants that help prevent an array of health problems, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases.

Jamie Yacoub is a clinical outpatient Registered Dietitian, expert in nutrition and author of her cookbook "Modern Guide to Food and Eating: Low Glycemic Recipes". She obtained a Bachelor of Science in clinical nutrition from UC Davis and an MPH in nutrition from Loma Linda University. Yacoub then completed her dietetic internship as an intern for a Certified Specialist in sports nutrition and at a top-100 hospital.