For years, medical experts have been telling us to go easy on red meat since the fat it contains releases toxic substances when digested. Well, meat lovers – here’s good news. Do what the French do. Have a glass of red wine with your meat. Why? Researchers discovered that when red wine combines with red meat, it reduces the formation of those toxic chemicals. The polyphenols in the red wine (powerful antioxidants) also help prevent the absorption of the toxic compounds from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood stream.