Wine and Your Weight

In moderation, and especially when consumed with meals, wine may be anything but empty calories

Wine and Your Weight
A 2020 study found that moderate drinkers had a lower BMI than those who abstained from alcohol. (Nathan Hackett)
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From the Apr 30, 2023, issue

As hard as it is to admit, Cabernet has calories. But how much of an effect does wine have on our waistline? And is it possible it could even help us lose some weight? There are many differing opinions, but researchers agree that wine isn't always just a source of empty calories. Read on.

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