Yes, IIRC, there is a phenomenon called the "French Paradox," i.e., the French consume a lot of fatty foods (gourmet culture), yet have relatively low incidence

Yes, IIRC, there is a phenomenon called the "French Paradox," i.e., the French consume a lot of fatty foods (gourmet culture), yet have relatively low incidence of heart disease. It was found that that their high wine consumption kept their arteries clean. As the Bible says, "A little wine for the stomach's sake" and "brandy to give you cheer."