The Virtues of Wine (French edition): Debunking a Moderate and Beneficial Consumption for Health by Dr. Rifler

The Virtues of Wine - Let's Undemonize a Moderate and Beneficial Consumption for Health is a scientific and passionate advocacy for a reasoned approach to wine. In this book, Dr. Jean-Pierre Rifler strives to demonstrate, supported by studies, that wine, consumed in a moderate and regular manner, can play a major protective role in our health.

While wine consumption is decreasing and eating habits are shifting towards Mediterranean diets, this book reminds us that wine remains a symbol of conviviality and sharing. However, in the face of a current trend to demonize wine on par with other alcohols, even the most moderate enthusiasts may feel guilty. Dr. Rifler invites us to move beyond these clichés and rediscover the benefits of this millennial nectar, based on solid scientific foundations.

Health Benefits: A Scientific Analysis

• Cardiovascular Prevention: The book explores in detail how moderate wine consumption can prevent heart diseases, both in primary and secondary prevention.
• Protection Against Cancer: The antioxidant polyphenols found in wine play a role in reducing the risks of certain forms of cancer.
• Effects on Aging: Balanced consumption helps slow down the aging process and protects against dementia.
• Metabolic Benefits: Wine also has a beneficial effect on metabolic diseases like diabetes.

Wine, thanks to vinification, allows the extraction and preservation of precious antioxidant polyphenols. These molecules, effectively absorbed thanks to the presence of alcohol, are a true asset for health. And let us not forget: when we toast, we say “to your health” – a tradition that underscores the inseparable link between wine and well-being.

A Passionate and Committed Author

Dr. Jean-Pierre Rifler, an emergency physician and nutritionist, dedicates part of his career to studying the link between wine and health. Since his medical thesis titled The Polyphenols of Red Wine: Relation to Cardiovascular Protection, he has worked with Burgundian research teams to demonstrate the positive effects of wine.

An active member of several wine brotherhoods and co-founder of the Mediterranean Nutrition and Health Association, Dr. Rifler is also known for his numerous specialized publications and his interventions in international conferences. He thus combines his medical, nutritional, and oenological skills to provide an enlightened view on a complex subject.

Why Read This Book?

This book is intended for anyone who wishes to:

• Understand the benefits of wine in a balanced diet.
• Deconstruct misconceptions about moderate wine consumption.
• Discover a scientific perspective backed by a passionate expert.

The Virtues of Wine is an ode to reasoned pleasure, far from the dictates of health fanaticism, and a return to the convivial traditions that bind our civilization to wine.

Article Features

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782828920272
• ISBN: 978-2-8289-2027-2
• Publisher: Favre
• Publication Date: 29/09/2022
• Collection: Health Knowledge
• Number of Pages: 238
• Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
• Weight: 472 g
• Language: French