According to Spanish research large amounts of alcohol everyday could help decrease chances of heart disease.
Men, in particular, benefited from this. continue reading...
There are so many hidden calories in foods that we are eating that aren’t even adding that much flavor-just calories. Here are some tips from Shape.com to cutting the unnecessary ones out of your meals, snacks and desserts. continue reading...
We’ve all heard that drinking a glass of wine a day is healthy for us. I just didn’t know exactly why. Here are six reasons you should indulge yourself daily: continue reading...
Remember this: there are no hangover cures. What works for me may not work for you. However, there are some things you can do that will at least lower your chances of being useless the day after your office party. Here are a few tips: continue reading...
If you’ve ever needed a reason not to drink to excess, other than the morning after, here it is: This handy tool will take the amount you drank and translate it into food. As in, one glass of wine equals a slice of pizza. But since it’s the holidays, I say ignore the result… continue reading...
I would say there’s a pretty good chance a thought like this has crossed most people’s (women’s) minds: “I know alcohol has a ton of calories, so maybe I just won’t eat as much if I’m planning to drink that day.” This is fine, in theory. A nutritionist might advise you, every once in a while, that it’s alright to skip dinner and just have dessert. That way you’re eating the same number of calories. However, “drunkorexia” can turn into a way of life. And one thing’s for sure: you are NOT going to get the nutrients you need from a glass of vino. Plus, not eating when you drink gets you drunk faster, and then lowers your inhibitions (which might then cause you to binge on food anyway). Point is: it’s a risky balancing act that’s likely to leave you unhealthy. Read more… continue reading...
