There are lots of studies and articles that claim regular moderate consumption of wine has benefits. Reduced risks of heart disease, certain cancers and some neurological diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are some. The key to drinking wine is moderation; one 5 ounce glass per day for women or two 5 ounce glasses for men. Beyond that limit there is no benefit and health hazards are dramatically increased. If you miss your daily glass of wine, you can’t carry it forward and have two the next day.
Staying within the daily limit is a challenge. Hubby and I usually open a bottle of wine before or for dinner and end up finishing it during the evening. I also go to lots of parties and social events. Second glasses of wine and top ups are often offered and it’s hard to say no. It’s important to let people know your limit is just one glass of wine and say no thank you when they offer to pour you more. If they’re persistent and do pour you more, just leave it in your glass.
Because I’m only getting one glass, I want to savour and enjoy every drop. Enjoying involves more senses than just taste. I like to swirl the wine in the glass to admire the color. Smell the wine and enjoy the aroma. Take a generous sip and roll it over your tongue. Draw a breath over your tongue and the wine will open and react with your taste buds. Pace yourself to make your wine lasts during dinner. Take note of how your wine pairs with the food on your plate.
A 5 ounce glass is approximately 100 calories which impacts a low calorie diet. Alcohol does lower resistance and makes it more likely to go off a food plan. There are some at risk conditions where alcohol should not be consumed; refer to the msnbc article below.
Enjoy your wine, don’t go beyond your daily limit and enjoy every drop.
Cheers!
Lynne
Sources:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/21478144/ns/today-today_health/t/wine-good-you/
http://www.wineloverspage.com/wines/nutrition.shtml http://www.winepros.org/wine101/wine-health.htm
http://wine.about.com/od/winebasic1/ht/winetasting.htm
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