JUST ONE THING

9.30AM, RADIO 4

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Red wine is rich in compounds called polyphenols, which can help to improve blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of diabetes. With this in mind, Michael Mosley mulls over the health benefits of drinking a small glass of red wine every day. It’s worth noting that you can get all the polyphenols you need from certain fruits, and that two glasses of red wine a day are not twice as good as one.