Study claims Vino helps women shed pounds
The triumphs of modern medicine and research march on. New data released Monday from the Archives of Internal Medicine manages to make both our hearts and palates soar. Here’s the scoop. Light to moderate alcohol consumption, especially red wine, is not only good for a woman’s heart, it’s also good for her waistline. Who, then, are we to argue?
The Archives of Internal Medicine has a print circulation of over 100 000 physicians in 75 countries and began publication in 1908. It is an international peer-reviewed journal published 22 times per year and reaches the majority of office- and hospital-based general internists and significant numbers of internal medicine subspecialists in the United States.
They conducted the study with nearly 20,000 trim middle-aged and older women. Apparently, over time, women who drank alcohol in moderation put on less weight and were less apt to become overweight compared to non-drinkers. This was confirmed even after taking into account various lifestyle and dietary factors that might influence a woman’s weight. Producers from the television hit The Biggest Loser called for further study and caution after contestants began ordering significant quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chilean Carménère for immediate delivery to the set. Producers argued that the dignity of the show was being put into jeopardy with multiple so called ”tastings” being scheduled too early and often throughout the day.
Red wine seemed best at keeping weight in check, but white wine, beer and spirits also had some benefit.
