Red Wine : Good Or Bad ?

Saw this article on the Authority Nutrition Blog ...

"The health benefits of red wine have been debated for some time.
Many believe that a glass each day is a valuable part of a healthy diet, while others think wine is somewhat overrated.
Studies have repeatedly shown that moderate red wine consumption seems to lower the risk of several diseases, including heart disease.
However, there is a fine line between moderate and excessive intake.

This article takes a detailed look at red wine and its health effects.

Should You Drink Red Wine? If Yes, How Much?

If you like drinking red wine, there is no need to worry unless if you are exceeding the recommended amount.

In Europe and America, moderate red wine consumption is considered to be,

1–1.5 glasses a day for women.
1–2 glasses a day for men.
Some sources also recommend having 1-2 alcohol-free days each week.

Keep in mind that this refers to total alcohol intake. Drinking this amount of red wine in addition to other alcoholic beverages could easily put you in the range of excessive consumption.

If you have a history of substance abuse, then you should probably avoid wine and any other alcoholic beverage completely. Also be very careful if you have a family history of alcoholism.

Bottom Line: Moderate intake of red wine is defined as 1-2 glasses per day. It is also recommended that you have at least 1–2 days a week without alcohol.

Take Home Message
Despite red wine being linked with some health benefits, none of them are worthy of encouraging alcohol consumption.

There are many other effective ways to improve your health that don’t require you to consume something that can be harmful.

However, if you are already drinking red wine, then there’s no need to stop (unless you’re drinking too much).

As long as you don’t drink more than 1-2 glasses per day, then it should only be doing you good."



Please note I have only given part of the article here, so please use this link to read the full one.
Link to rest of article is here http://authoritynutrition.com/red-wine-good-or-bad/

All the best Jan

If Eddie is only allowed one to two glasses a day and he goes alcohol free for a couple of days, that's only one bottle a week. How on earth is he going to keep fit? (see thread on How do you keep fit, post 82). That's a lot of channel hopping with the telly remote.
Sally

I have a glass or sometimes two with my meal most but not all evenings. Seems to be working.

More on the subject from an old friend

the rest of his blog is worth reading, I expect so is his book but don't tell him I haven't bought it yet . . .