According to Dr. Finkel, M.D., a Clinical Professor at Boston University Medical Center, moderate wine drinking does have potential healthy benefits (http://wine.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=wine&cdn=food&tm=362&f=00&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.thewinenews.com/aprmay00/comment.html). Additionally, the polyphenols found in red wines may lower both heart attack and stroke risk.
It’s definitely not an encouragement to drinking. It’s a matter of personal choice (after legal age). However, among beer, liqueur, and wine, make a smart choice. Think before you sip!!
Beer (Light)—110/12oz
Beer (Regular)—149/12oz
Gin, rum, vodka, whisky, tequila, Brandy, cognac—65/1oz
Sweetened liqueur (such as Drambuie, Cointreau, Kahlua)—125/1oz
Red wine—80/4oz
White wine (dry)—75/4oz
White wine (sweet)—105/4oz
Sherry—75/2oz
Port—90/2oz
Champagne—85/4oz
Vermouth (sweet)—140/3oz
Vermouth (dry)—105/3oz
