Sorry to be a kill joy…But if you’re not measuring wine, you’re likely over pouring.
The standard serving for wine is 5 ounces or 147 ml.
A single bottle should contain 5 glasses of wine.
Experts from the ‘Alcohol Rehab Guide’ say a the maximum amount of wine for women is 5 oz , no more than several times a week.
Although these guidelines have been revised.
The Canadian Center on Substance Use and Addiction state that no amount of alcohol is safe and recommends no more than two drinks a week for both men and women.
Consider using a smaller glass so that a 5oz pour doesn’t look like mere drops.
At 7 calories per gram of alcohol, remember that alcohol is metabolized differently than proteins, carbs and fats.
Alcohol is given preferential treatment, this means your fat loss can basically be at a stand still until the alcohol is fully metabolized.
I’m not saying do NOT drink.
I’m saying be intentional with your choices.
My co-host, Alli Kerr and I have a doctor on the podcast weighing in on his take on alcohol consumption and your health here:
Episode 99: Is ANY Amount of Alcohol Healthy? With Dr. Gregory Charlop
You can watch the episode on YouTube here.