What’s good what’s bad? It changes all the time.
A new finding says Red Wine is bad for you and the report from England will be released this Friday.
According to the Telegraph Newspaper who posted another papers findings in England, “A landmark report by Chief Medical Officer Dame Sally Davies due to be published on Friday will destroy the long-held belief that red wine can cut the risk of cancer, heart disease and memory loss when drunk in moderation”, the Sun reported.
In the first overhaul of alcohol guidelines for two decades, doctors will reportedly warn that there is no “safe” level of alcohol consumption and drinking just a small amount may in fact increase the risk of some cancers.
They’re basically saying that studies show some cancers increase with red wine. And they’re saying they can’t figure out the measurements of classifying ‘a safe amount’ of alcohol … actually saying there is no safe amount, based on the damage it does to our bodies.
I can personally tell you that when you meet someone that looks ‘puffy’? They’re drinking too much. It’s obvious.
But I also think that every ‘body’ is different. What might affect you greatly, might not affect me at all.
Our world has such a strong history with drinks and food, I don’t think most people – especially people in the Craft Beer Capitol of San Diego and the wonderful State of Wine Country in many locations, are going to change the lifestyle they have evolved into.
Personally, I do know that sugar, is sugar is sugar. Wine turns into sugar in the body. Sugar = inflammation. Inflammation = disease. And for that reason, except for any occasional great food/wine pairing that I just can’t turn down, I am no longer self medicating with alcohol. And I’m sure I’m not the only one who ever did that.
So that’s how I see it. I don’t need my liver damaged, I don’t need to be feeding my need to drink alcohol (which I actually didn’t realize until I seriously looked at it) so I’ve stopped drinking for the most part. Just like I’ve stopped eating animal for the most part.
And that’s what is right for me.
In the New Year, I am going to suggest that you not count on what you are told about what’s good for you and what isn’t. I suggest you listen to your own body. Eat something. How do you feel? Drink something. How do you feel? Today and tomorrow…..
And then decide what you want for your life.
Happy Healthy Eating,
