Category Archives: Alcohol
Chronic Alcohol May Impair Vision in Diabetics
MedPage Today reported that long-term consumption of alcohol may impair vision in diabetics. Drinkers performed less well on vision chart tests than non-drinkers. It’s not a diabetic retinopathy issue. Beer and distilled spirits were riskier than wine. The MedPage Today … Continue reading
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Finally Settled: Alcohol Consumption Linked to Lower Rates of Death and Heart Attack
Canadian and U.S. researchers report that moderate alcohol consumption seems to reduce 1) the incidence of coronary heart disease, 2) deaths from coronary heart disease, and 3) deaths from all causes. Reduction of death from all causes is a good counter-argument … Continue reading
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Heart Patients: Mediterranean Diet to the Rescue!
The Mediterranean diet preserves heart muscle performance and reduces future heart disease events, according to Greek researchers reporting in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 19, 2010. Reuters and other news services have covered the story. The Mediterranean diet … Continue reading
Alcohol Long-Term May Impair Vision in Diabetics
MedPage Today yesterday reported that chronic consumption of alcohol may impair vision in diabetics. Drinkers performed less well on vision chart tests than non-drinkers. It’s not a diabetic retinopathy issue. Beer and distilled spirits were riskier than wine. The MedPage … Continue reading
Filed under Alcohol, Diabetes Complications
Red Wine Improves Circulation
Red wine’s beneficial health effects may be related to improved circulation, according to a recent study by Israeli researchers. Red wine is a time-honored component of the healthy Mediterranean diet. Consumption is associated with longer lifespan and less cardiovascular disease such … Continue reading
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Longevity Components of the Mediterranean Diet
According to Greek researchers, the components of the Mediterranean diet that contribute to longer lifespan are: moderate alcohol consumption low consumption of meat high consumption of vegetables, fruits, nuts, olive oil, and legumes The following didn’t seem to contribute much, if any: cereals … Continue reading
Filed under Alcohol, Dairy Products, Fish, Fruits, Grains, Health Benefits, legumes, Mediterranean Diet, nuts, olive oil, Vegetables
Alcohol Habit (Especially Wine) Started in Middle-Age Reduces Heart Attack and Stroke
Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding. His mother asked him to do it. Of all the miracles he performed and could have performed, I wonder why this is the first one recorded in the Holy Bible. We have … Continue reading
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Red Wine With Meaty Meals Possibly Healthier Than Wine and Meat Alone
Meaty meal in the making Wine is a time-honored component of the healthy Mediterranean diet and, traditionally, is consumed with meals. For science and food geeks, Bix at the Fanatic Cook blog has a post outlining how red wine consumption with meals might … Continue reading
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Lower My Risk of Diabetes? I’ll Drink to That!
How many grams of alcohol are in this wine? Judicious alcohol consumption is linked to lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes: 40% lower risk in women, 13% lower in men. The latest issue of Diabetes Care reports the comparison … Continue reading
Filed under Alcohol, Prevention of T2 Diabetes
Do Grape Products Other Than Wine Affect Heart Disease Risk?
Grape products favorably affect four risk factors for heart disease, according to a scientific review published last year. The “French Paradox” refers to the fact that certain regions of France have low levels of heart disease despite high consumption of … Continue reading
Filed under Alcohol, coronary heart disease, ketogenic diet
