Is white wine just as good as red?

Question

i drink a daily glass of white wine at dinner, but im just wondering if white wine is just as healthy or carries good benefits like red does.

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

Supposedly Red wine is better for your heart... but I am not too sure.

Answer 3

no, Red Wine contains a lot of antioxidants in the "flavonoids.

white barely has the flavonoids. but again in order to fully get the benefits from the studies done you need to drink a **** load of red wine bottles.

Answer 4

No, red is usually more heart healthy.

Answer 5

One is stronger than the other

Answer 6

Red Wine contains a lot of antioxidants in the "flavonoids." This is true of many deep coloured foods including tomatoes, beets, etc.. These antioxidants are beneficial in preventing cancer and aging.

However, as far as heart health, many alcoholic beverages including beer and some spirits have been found beneficial suggesting that it is actually the alcohol that is good for your heart. So, white wine would be as equally heart healthy.

Answer 7

recent studies have shown not a significant difference in the benefits of white or red wine. Some purist still try to promote the benefits of only red wine, but scientist are finding that the difference is insignificant.

Answer 8

I think it is just the same but maybe just the taste is different

Answer 9

It depends on the wine, where it is from, and what you are drinking it with.  

German and some French whites are very good, age worthy, and highly valued.  In Italy, whites are a little less serious, while California Chard is just plain over priced.

White wine consumption has been shown to have roughly the same health benefits as red.  Some people say its the tannins that make for good health, but if that were true tea drinkers would be showing the same benefits (tea has lots of tannins too).    

Answer 10

Generally it's the red wine that is "prescribed". However, some people don't like the taste of red wine. It can be a bit strong, and have a "bite" to it, that the white doesn't have.

I would just continue drinking the white, if it's what you prefer. As one respondent said, it's the alcohol, not the "drink".

Answer 11

Alcohol in moderation has been shown to be good for you. Red wine has some extra beneficial compounds, but a glass of wine with dinner is always good.