Rejoice! A study has found red wine anti obesity properties.

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There’s long been talk about the health benefits of wine but lovers of a drop of red can rejoice once again. Not only can it help get rid of your acne, apparently, but researchers believe it could actually help you lose weight too.

That definitely deserves a toast.

The study, published in the International Journal of Obesity, found that the magic lies in the wonder ingredient resveratrol, that’s found in the wine (along with grapes and berries),

It can turn excess fat into calorie-burning “brown” fat. (Post continues after gallery.)

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BreadKATIE THOMSITT, Dieticians Australia spokesperson says: "Lots of people shy away from bread to achieve weight loss. But bread is such an important source of fibre, and plays such a helpful role in weight loss and preventing bowel cancer. A couple of slices of a dark, seedy bread per day is absolutely fine."

CheeseKATIE SAYS: "Cheese is definitely a higher fat source of dairy, but still a good dairy fat. Choose low-fat options if you have it regularly, otherwise consume it in moderation. One serve of dairy is 30g, so a couple of slices is absolutely fine."

ChocolateKARA LANDAU, The Travelling Dietician says: "Studies have been able to show that dark chocolate can improve insulin sensitivity, reduce blood pressure in healthy individuals, protect against heart disease, and improve HDL good cholesterol (not a bad start for such a tasty food!). Dark chocolate also contains polyphenols, whilst white chocolate does not. These polyphenolic compounds are able to relax blood vessels allowing for better blood circulation, and thereby assisting with the maintenance of healthy blood pressure levels."

CoffeeKATIE SAYS: "Coffee is a really good snack, in particular if its milk-based to get the dairy in - for example, a skim latte. As long as its in moderation - daily guidelines say a maximum of three per day! And you want lots of water on top of that."

EggsKARA SAYS: "Yes, even the yolks are good for you! Healthy fat soluble vitamins, as well as half the protein found in an egg, are all found in the yolk!"

Avocado KATIE SAYS: "Avocado is a healthy fat. Lots of people think its high-fat and not good for you, but its rich in mono unsaturated fats, which give you protection against heart disease. It also helps with controlling lower cholesterol levels."

nutsKATIE SAYS: "Nuts fall into the same category as avocado - they have lots of healthy oils and fibre."

dairyKARA SAYS: "Often milk and yoghurts are fortified with Vitamin D (a fat soluble vitamin) which requires a small amount of fat to be present in order for the body to absorb it, therefore having the full fat variety can be of value to enhance the nutritional benefits from the products' consumption. The fat in the dairy also aids with satiety, which could prevent unhealthy snacking at a later point in the day."

PotatoKATIE SAYS: "Potato always gets a bad rap as a starchy vegetable, but it's an excellent source of fibre. Sweet potato in particular is great for weight management and sugar level control. Potatoes are also really rich in potassium."

Red meatKARA SAYS: People tend to restrict red meat unnecessarily, thinking that its high in saturated fat. "But lean red meat is high in protein, CLA (which has been found to be associated with lower body fat percentages), B12, iron and zinc. These are all nutrients we want to get into our body!"

As a result, it is believed that diets that include this substances may help combat obesity. Win(e).

Researchers gave mice amounts of resveratrol equivalent to a human consuming 340 grams of fruit per day.

They found that the mice fed the substance gained 40 per cent less weight than those who were not. The latter group only experienced standard weight gain in accordance with how much they were eating.

“Polyphenols in fruit, including resveratrol, increase gene expression that enhances the oxidation of dietary fats so the body won’t be overloaded,” explained lead researcher Professor Min Du.

"They convert white fat into beige fat which burns fats off as heat, helping to keep the body in balance and prevent obesity and metabolic dysfunction."

However, while it's certainly an extra reason to crack open a bottle, you don't need to go overboard - there's enough resveratrol in just one glass to get the process happening.

We all know that over-consuming wine (and other alcoholic drinks) can negatively impact your health and outweigh any benefits, so moderation is key.

Bottoms up.

The substance can also be found in strawberries, blueberries, apples, raspberries, cranberries and peanuts.

And next time you're deliberating over which bottle to buy? The best reds to choose for high resveratrol content are Pinot Noir, Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.

Here's to you, science!

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