You’ve heard the stories. People in France eat butter and cheese, drink wine daily, and still have lower heart disease rates. It sounds like a free pass, right? Well, hold your horses.
That “paradox” often ignores the rest of their lifestyle: small portions, lots of walking, and a glass of wine with a meal, not as a chaser for stress. The heart-healthy news about red wine, specifically resveratrol, is real—but it’s mostly based on studies using extremely high doses, like you’d have to drink gallons daily. Sorry.
