Red wine has been shown in various studies to be good for your heart and help with brain sharpness. However, some recent studies have been looking at white wine as well. The jury is still out on this one...
Red wine does contain some antioxidants, but they are not absorbed very well. You are better off eating a spinach salad than having a glass of red wine.
Some studies show that alcohol also may have a very powerful effect and increase HDL "good" cholesterol by 20% if used moderately and along with a healthy diet and regular physical activity. Higher HDL levels are linked to lower risks of heart disease. This is all alcohol.
Just as you shouldn't eat a 12-ounce steak daily, you need to watch your portion sizes of alcohol as well.
What is one drink?
* 5 ounces of wine
* 12 ounces of beer
* 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits, such as vodka
Alcohol supplies calories with few essential nutrients. If you drink alcohol, it needs to be budgeted into "discretionary calories" to maintain a healthy weight.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment