Red wine and chocolate are good for the mind and even better when consumed together, scientists claim
Red wine and chocolate are good for the mind and even better when consumed together, scientists claim
May 6, 2011 6
It is the perfect excuse to round off a meal with an after-dinner mint and one last glass of Merlot.Research suggests that red wine and chocolate are good for the mind.
It is thought that polyphenols - plant chemicals abundant in dark chocolate and wines - widen blood vessels, speeding the supply of blood to the brain.
This provides it with a rush of oxygen and sugars, making complex calculations easier and quicker.
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