Red wine is a staple in many Mediterranean cultures, hence its inclusion in the Mediterranean diet. But some experts say drinking it isn’t worth the health risks. Here are the pros and cons.

To live like a Blue Zone inhabitant you have to drink like one and that means plenty of red wine. The Mediterranean diet allows -- nay, encourages -- a glass of red for women and two glasses for men.

The Mediterranean diet and Blue Zones diet, linked to longevity, both include wine in moderation. Wine's role in a healthy diet may be related to factors like stress relief and social connection.

The Mediterranean diet and Blue Zones diet, linked to longevity, both include wine in moderation. Wine's role in a healthy diet may be related to factors like stress relief and social connection ...

Highlights: Moderate wine intake (1 glass/day) with a Mediterranean diet may reduce cardiovascular disease risk by 50% ; Tartaric acid in urine offers a precise measure of wine consumption and its ...

Red wine is considered part of the Mediterranean diet, but that doesn’t mean it’s healthy—or that you should start drinking it if you don’t already.

Researchers compared the diets of more than 1,900 US alcohol drinkers — 38.9% consumed only beer, 21.8% only wine, 18.2% only liquor and 21% a combination of alcohol types.

Drinking under a glass of wine a day while on the Mediterranean diet might help the heart, a new study finds. Experts aren’t so sure.