The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober

by Catherine Gray

Polyphenols dilate the blood vessels and are therefore potentially good for blood pressure. Yet, a handful of walnuts, an apple or a cup of English breakfast tea have basically the same amount of polyphenols as a glass of red wine. Without the deathly drawbacks. So, saying you should drink red wine for the polyphenols would be like saying you should eat burgers because of the gherkins ‘n’ tomatoes.