Carbohydrates in Red Wine
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Carbs and Fiber in Red Wine Food Item: Wine, table, red Red Wine and Weight LossAlcohol (as in Red Wine) contains almost twice the calories of carbs or protein, so in theory, it's not good for weight control. In practice, however, some research shows that dieters who give up alcohol lose no more weight than those who don't. Moderate daily drinking (two glasses of wine, or two single measures of spirits for men; one for women) is considered safe and may be beneficial for blood pressure and heart disease. Red wine is considered more beneficial due to its content of the phytochemical, resveratrol. Nevertheless, excessive drinking is associated with increased risk of cancer, hypoglycemia (low levels of blood glucose, caused here by alcohol preventing the liver from releasing glucose into the bloodstream) and may accelerate weight gain, obesity and even the onset of diabetes. Bottom line: if you want to lose weight and stay healthy, keep your intake of alcohol to a sensible minimum. For more details about carbs in alcohol, see below. Note: Nutritional values for alcoholic drinks can vary, so the above carbohydrate details for Red Wine are intended as a guideline only. |
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