12/12/2025
A Good Seasonal "Whine" 🍷
In the holiday of good cheer, here is a toast to good health info!
Evidence shows that moderate alcohol consumption might slightly raise "good" HDL cholesterol levels. Research suggests that red wine, in particular, might protect the heart thanks to its antioxidants. But you don't have to pop a cork to reap those benefits. Exercise can also boost HDL cholesterol levels, and antioxidants can be found in other foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and grape juice. Now, whether moderate drinking is good for you is still open to debate. However, for most people, it doesn't appear harmful to your heart and health, BUT the keyword is "MODERATE." Moderate drinking is defined as an average of one drink per day for women and one or two drinks per day for men. So a drink might be less than you think: 12 ounces of beer, 4 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof spirits.
ON THE OTHER HAND, heavy drinking, which is anything over moderate, is linked to several poor health outcomes. The sobering fact is that excessive alcohol intake can lead to heart conditions, digestive diseases, and a weakened immune system.
The truth best served is: " Don't drink yourself merry regularly and a expect good, healthy outcome."
