I'm a novice...help

[barnesy]

You may wish to go to a local wineshop and tell them what your doing. Tell them you want some inexpensive everyday drinking red wines and that you've never consumed red wines so you want something that is friendly and approachable now.

A couple suggestions that are cheap include
Georges Duboeuf or Louis Jadot (makers) Morgon, Moulin a vent, Fleurie, Beaujolais-villages (types)

Pauls Jaboulet Aine (maker) Paralle 45 Cotes Du Rhone

Any current vintage will work on these. They are all around 10 bucks and are very friendly and tastey. Good luck and come back if you have more questions. You might start to enjoy the wine for the wine's sake, not just for the health benefits.

Barnesy