Are there benefits from any type of alcohol???

RED WINE PROS

•According to the video red wine decreases the risk of heart

disease

•It also prevents weight gain, however, only for people who

have healthy lifestyles

•Red wine drinkers tend to be more active and be more fit with

going to the gym regularly

•Raises HDL (Good cholesterol)

•Helps the digestive tract

Red wine cons

Increases risk of breast cancer Empty calories Dehydration Interacts with medication Over-consumption

RISKS OF ALCOHOL ABUSE•Weight gain•Heart disease•Heart attacks•Vomiting•Vision impairment•Judgment is off•Liver damage•Hangovers•Dizziness

Alternatives to red wine for health benefits

Grapefruit/grapefruit juice Pomegranate juice Grapes

Cheers, Ladies! A Drink A Day May Keep the Pounds Away

Heading misleading This article is saying to be cautioned

against recommendations for drinking alcohol as a weight control measure.

In other words do not listen to everything this lady in the video has to say.

This doesn’t work for everyone. Mentions alternatives briefly

Another Look

“Though some studies suggest consumption of red wine lowers the risk for heart disease, most doctors recommend minimizing alcohol consumption overall because of other health risks (such as liver disease). Foods that are high in the B vitamins, vitamin C, and vitamin E contain natural antioxidants that help counter the destructive consequences of accumulated metabolic waste (oxidants).”

References

"cardiovascular disease prevention." The Facts On File Encyclopedia of Health and Medicine. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2006. Health Reference Center. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE48&SID=5&iPin= EHM1485&SingleRecord=True (accessed March 11, 2010).

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/WellnessNews/wine-fight-weight-gain-women-study-suggests/story?id=10049702

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