Before I start promoting the health benefits of drinking, I just need to stress that this refers to drinking light to moderate amounts of alcohol, and mostly drinking red wine. The RDA (recommended daily allowance) for alcohol is <1 drink/day for women and <2 drinks per day for men.
1 drink= 12 oz beer
8 oz Malt Liquor
5 oz Wine
1.5 oz 80 proof hard liquor
1 oz 100 proof hard liquor
Just thought I'd clear that up first.
Study findings show that a moderate or light amount of alcohol increases HDL cholesterol (aka good cholesterol), increases insulin sensitivity (which is also a good thing, more on this later), and lowers triglyceride levels (circulating fatty acid levels in the blood).
Red wine in particular has been shown to improve cardiovascular (your heart) health.
I will write more about the benefits on alcohol and chocolate, so get read to with your glasses of red wine and chocolate in hand to protect your heart.
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