Resveratrol is a plant compound that is an excellent antioxidant. Plants actually produce resveratrol in times of distress caused by a bacteria, virus or fungi because it can help fight off these pathogens. Along with being an antioxidant, resveratrol also has anticancer and neuroprotective properties. For years, resveratrol has been used to treat infectious and inflammatory conditions, but its most notable benefit is its cardioprotective properties. Resveratrol can lower blood pressure, by increasing the production of nitric oxide in the body. This is important because nitric oxide actually relaxes the blood vessels, decreasing blood pressure, and decreasing the workload on the heart. Furthermore, resveratrol can help lower body weight, total and LDL or “bad” cholesterol, and increase HDL or “good” cholesterol.  Resveratrol is found in many plant foods, especially the skin of grapes, blueberries, raspberries, mulberries, and peanuts. So, consider reading this a sign to have a glass ...