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I think the majority say if you already drink, it is actually good for you in moderation, meeting one drink for women and two drinks for men per day. But don’t start drinking for your health.
I agree with your assessment. I would also toss in biochemical individuality plus the entire list of factors that make us each unique. In other words, we are all different and while moderation is recommended some of us probably should avoid etoh altogether.
Yes, I think that really sums it up well. I found I had to avoid it altogether.
Everyone’s personal harm reduction strategy is personal. I use smaller glasses for my drinks.
Good idea! Do you also use smaller plates for meals?
Nope. Just the “eyeball” method which at times does not work especially if I’m staring at pizza.