
Wine in the context of a balanced diet and lifestyle
It is important not to consider wine consumption in isolation but in the context of a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Adhering to a healthy lifestyle can be associated with a longer life expectancy and a lower risk of major degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer.
Not
smoking

Normal
body weight
BMI 18.5 – 24.9

Moderate
to vigorous physical activity

Moderate consumption
of wine/alcoholic beverages
women 5-15g / day
men 15-30g / day
* Li, Y., et al., Healthy lifestyle and life expectancy free of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes: prospective cohort study. BMJ, 2020. 368: p. l6669

Balanced diet


Consuming wine/alcoholic beverages can be part of such healthy lifestyle, when:
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the amount is moderate (up to 20gr/day for women and up to 30gr/day for men).
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it is consumed regularly with meals/food instead of binge drinking (consuming large amounts on a single occasion).
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alternating with a non-alcoholic beverage such as water.
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avoiding excessive and binge drinking patterns.