Can Red Wine Really Replace Exercise for a Healthier Lifestyle?

A recent study found it could have similar benefits

View of a glass of red wine with Pinot Noir grapes, seen illuminated from the side, against a red background, 1999. (Photo by Tom Kelley/Getty Images)

Can Red Wine Have the same benefits as exercise View of a glass of red wine with Pinot Noir grapes, seen illuminated from the side, against a red background, 1999. (Photo by Tom Kelley/Getty Images) (Tom Kelley/Getty Images)

By Chris Centore

Well this sounds like great news for those who enjoy red wine. A recent study found the the red wine compound resveratrol may provide similar benefits to exercise. Now before you go out and pick up a case of your favorite Cab or Malbec the study also finds unlike exercise more is not better. Details of the study are here. Cheers!