But that hasn't stopped the British Beer and Pub Association:
Sceptics will argue that although beer has fewer calories than wine, it comes in pints while wine is served in smaller measures.What bar is that one? After all, there are some data that a bit of wine can be good for your heart:
However, Mr (George) Phillistick (of the the British Beer and Pub Association) says the gap is narrowing - the typical wine serving has crept up from 125ml to 175ml. Many bars now serve a large 250ml glass as a matter of course, which is equivalent to a third of a bottle.
There is compelling epidemiological evidence suggesting that regular light-to-moderate alcohol intake is associated with reduced atheromatous morbidity and mortality. It is interesting to note that while atherogenesis takes many decades, the beneficial effects of alcohol accrue only in later life. The reasons for this are uncertain but the effects may be a combination of plaque stabilisation (sic), analogous to the effects of some cholesterol lowering drugs which affect coronary endpoints relatively quickly, and an antithrombotic effect.So talk to your doctor. And have a nice, er, sober weekend -
--Wes
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