The New York Times today reported that Women Who Drink Gain Less Weight. Yes, you read that right. And they aren't talking about sissy herbal teas either!
"Dieters are often advised to stop drinking alcohol to avoid the extra calories lurking in a glass of wine or a favorite cocktail. But new research suggests that women who regularly consume moderate amounts of alcohol are less likely to gain weight than nondrinkers and are at lower risk for obesity."
The study was conducted at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and followed 19,220 women over a period of 13 years. The findings were reported this week in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Unfortunately it seems this trend does not hold true for men - a 2003 British study showed that regular male drinkers gained more weight than non-drinkers.
CLICK HERE to read the full article - it's short and interesting. It's on a NYT blog called Well authored by Tara Parker-Pope. Just encountered it today and glancing over the post titles, will definitely bookmark the site for future exploration. This particular post was emailed to me by Anna, a colleague and drinking buddy. Thanks Anna.
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