Red wine, in addition to its refined taste, boasts of numerous health benefits. It scarcely an exaggeration to say ‘Red is the King of Wines’.

Red wine is known to ride the body of bad cholesterol and control blood sugar. Polyphenol, an antioxidant present in red wine, reduces unwanted clotting in blood vessels, thus protecting the heart. Other red wine benefits include a sharpening of memory and improved cognition.

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Despite so many red wine health benefits, many of you may be worried about the health implications of its alcohol content. Don’t be! When red wine is boiled to make a sauce, the alcohol evaporates, leaving behind only the taste and health benefits of the red wine. So it is a win-win situation.

Read on to learn about five easy-to-prepare recipes that include red wine sauce.