These Are Some Health Benefits You Could Get From Brandy
HEALTH – Although stronger than many alcoholic beverages, brandies actually have a healthy side to it, only if taken, with moderation.
Brandy is an alcoholic beverage commonly made from fermented fruit juice or distilled wine. With its alcohol content ranging from 30-60%, brandies still maintain a smooth taste making it a popular drink in most countries.
In the Philippines, a brand of light brandy was so popular that people start making parodies of its television ads.
Derived from wine, brandy is left to ferment and age in oak barrels which increases its alcohol content and gives it the unusual color.
Although it has a smooth taste, it is preferably taken as a post dinner past-time drink rather than drinking it all night as others do with wine and beer in house parties.
With moderation, the drink also has nutritious values and health benefits, and here are some of them:
ALLEVIATES RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS
Brandy, in the past have been used for the anti-inflammatory properties of its contents. It was found to be effective in alleviating respiratory problems like cough and sore throat. Its alcohol content also helps get rid of bacteria and loosen up unwanted mucus and phlegm.
STRENGHTHENS IMMUNE SYSTEM
The flavorful beverage was also taken back in the days as a quick relief for common cold and flu. Its natural warming property, topped with the light buzz that induce a relaxing sensation helps people sleep. It is also antibacterial.
ANTI-AGING PROPERTIES
Other than its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, brandies’ also contain antioxidant compound that could help prevent sympotoms of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles on the skin. Also, cognitive-related problems, vision impairment and other conditions that come with age.
These are based on an article from Organic Facts.
That is all there is to it, at least for now. Hoping this article was helpful.
