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white,” Rimm said. Red wine contained more polyphenols – com ­

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pounds which can protect against developing certain cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and neurodegenerative conditionshe conceded.

“But both dark chocolate and blueberries contained more,” the profes ­

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GWYNETH PALTROW ap­ parently lives on bone broth, vegetables and frugal amounts of fish or meat. Whether we wish to emulate her or not, bone broth has undeniable health benefits, starting with collagen which could be anti­ageing, its advocates maintain. The collagen obtained from chicken cartilage can also help to improve stiffness and joint function in patients with osteoarthritis, research has shown. Gelatine, the most abundant protein in bone broth, is good for digestion and gut health, supporting the healthy movement of food through the intestine.

Meanwhile, broth is also said to support immune function, as the small intestine is its first line of defence, while the glycine present in bone broth has multiple functions that include creating healthy sleep patterns.

“There isn’t any conclusive science which says there is a true benefit of red wine over

DARK CHOCOLATE: Contains more polyphenols that red wine.

“Maybe the conversation shouldn’t be driven by health but by which wine makes food taste better,” he said.