The skinny on wine
A new report from the London School of Medicine has revealed that contrary to dietary wisdom, drinking wine does not necessarily lead to weight gain.
The 13-year study of more than 19 000 women found that regular female drinkers of wine (in moderate amounts) were less likely to become obese.
Roughly 38 per cent of the group were non-drinkers, and surprisingly this was the group that gained the most weight over the 13-year span.
Doctors suggested that the body of a wine drinker uses calories in a different way from other foods which affect weight gain.
They suggested that the wine is broken down by the liver and creates heat, as opposed to fat.
We’ve known for years that red wine is packed with antioxidants and is supposedly a magic bullet for disease prevention.
Now white wine has also come through with the goods, and reports have found that white wine has positive effects on lung function.
While a glass or two with dinner might not have a noticeable effect on your waist line, Catherine Collins from the British Dietetic Association says that, "Moderation is key to a healthy lifestyle."
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