Most women have the common perception that alcohol causes gain weight. Well that perception may soon change. Recent studies have shown that women who drink in small doses can actually lessen weight gain over the years. Sorry men, this seems to be true only for women.
So, it sounds easy enough right? But what types of alcohol are they considering in this study? Mainly wine. According to an article published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, after a 13-year study stated that the women who drank moderately compared to nondrinkers were less likely to gain weight or develop obesity by 30 percent. This is good news for those of you who enjoy a glass or two of wine after work, during a romantic dinner or a night out with the girls.
Before you being this new alcohol regimen, lets do a cost-benefit analysis. Traditionally we have learned that the downsides of alcohol include liver damage, fetal damage and potential connection to cancer. Even in small or moderate amounts, alcohol can be detrimental to your health. So you must ask yourself does the benefit of weight loss truly outweigh the costs of other health risks that are more severe and life threatening?
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