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  • Should You Opt for Alcohol of Dessert

    Even the most health conscious among us treat themselves with dessert every now and then or with a cocktail after dinner, but if you’re watching your calories and can only “afford” to have one, which do you choose, a cosmo or a piece of cheesecake?

    Trainers will tell you that both alcohol and sugar aren’t good for you and both can contribute to weight gain but which is worse?

    In a recent post on PopSugar, dietician Lisa Berly said sweets can actually be more addictive that alcohol. She says one glass of wine has less calories that a sugar-laden dessert. Get the full story at: https://www.smooth.com.au/life/whats-worse-eating-dessert-or-drinking-alcohol

  • Hotel Fights Back with $5 Beers

    What has been dubbed the “beer war” in Perth has seen many pubs and bars drop their prices to attract drinkers.

    In fact the latest establishment to drop its pint prices is the Claremont Hotel, offering $5 pints of Wild Yak as a one off promotion for its Sunday session. The venue already has $5 Coronas and $2 tacos on Mondays.

    Beer rivalry has resulted in Perth watering holes dropping their beer prices to the lowest we’ve seen since the 1980s.

    Venues often run out of grog but with all this affordable beer around, it’s important that we prioritise responsible drinking.

    Read more at http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/claremont-hotel-joins-the-great-perth-beer-war-with-5-pints-20180205-h0tvrs.html

  • Beer or Wine for The Weight Conscious

    We’ve all heard that drinking wine or beer in moderation is good for your health, helping your heart and lowering your risk of type 2 diabetes and gallstones.

    Regardless of what you eat or drink, too many calories will cause you to gain weight. It’s important to know the calorie count of your favourite wines and beers so that you can make the right choice if you’re watching your weight.

    Here are few rules to remember if you’re ever in doubt,

    • Stick to white wine if you’re trying to keep the calories down. A glass of white wine usually has 121 calories.
    • Red wine is a little higher in calories, averaging 125 calories per glass but it is better for your heart health.
    • Regular beer is the highest in calories. Light beer is the lowest at 103 calories per serving.

     Read more at https://www.livestrong.com/article/304496-calories-in-beer-wine-vodka-and-whiskey/

  • Drinking Beer Can Help Prevent Alzheimers

    According to a recent study drinking a few pints of beer a day actually does the brain good, actually cutting the risk of Alzheimer’s.

    In fact scientists found that a limited daily intake of beer reduces brain inflammation and helps flush out harmful toxins.

    Scientists say 2 medium sized glasses of wine or a few large vodkas would have a similar effect however they did warn that 6 pints damages the central nervous system.

    Research involved mice and testing how their brains reacted to different levels of alcohol.

    Find out more https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5488681/drinking-two-pints-of-beer-a-day-cuts-alzheimers-risk-but-six-can-cause-it/

  • Study Suggests Tax on Soft Drinks Could Cause People to Drink More Beer

    Experts say a sugar tax could have the consequence of people switching from soft drinks to alcohol.

    According to researchers people could end up drinking more beer and wine, despite the negative health impacts of excessive drinking.

    Researchers also say that wine and beer sometimes has more calories than soft drinks, so a sugar levy could produce net neutral or negative health impacts.  Read more at http://www.smh.com.au/national/taxing-soft-drink-may-make-us-drink-more-beer-suggests-new-study-20180123-p4yys2.html

  • A List of Heart Healthy Wines

    Research has long told us that drinking wine in moderation is good for your health and your heart in particular but with all the wines out there which ones should we be leaning towards if we want to benefit our cardiovascular health.

    Grapes are renowned for their antioxidants which lower the risk of heart disease and lessen blood clotting risks but make sure you stick to only 1 or 2 servings per day for men and one serving per day for women to enjoy maximum benefits.

    Cabernet Sauvignon and darker, drier wines are more rich in antioxidants than sweeter wines. Pinot Noir and Merlot are also good options for anyone looking for  the healthiest wine options.

    Read more at https://www.livestrong.com/article/292418-list-of-heart-healthy-wines/

  • Study Shows Alcohol’s Brain Benefits

    Scientists from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) recently conducted a study on mice that found that drinking the equivalent of 2.5 alcoholic drinks a day was actually beneficial to the brain. In fact scientists found that alcohol consumed in moderation could reduce brain inflammation.

    The study revealed that alcohol could benefit the glymphatic system, the system that removes waste products from the brain however excessive consumption was found to have the opposite effect. Read more at https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320824.php

  • Excessive Wine’s Impact on Your Cholesterol

    We’ve all heard about the benefits of moderate consumption of wine but what happens if we drink too much, does this affect your cholesterol?

    High density lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol moves cholesterol to your liver and low density lipoprotein (LDL) is commonly known as bad cholesterol and moves it to your arteries where  it increases your risk of heart disease.

    Experts say that while red wine helps lower your cholesterol, if you exceed the maximum daily recommended intake amount it could actually have the opposite effect. Read more at https://www.livestrong.com/article/26328-can-drinking-wine-cause-high/

  • Health Conscious? Should You Drink Wine or Just Grape Juice.

    While the health benefits of wine have long been toted, both red wine and grape juice promote heart health and healthy blood pressure, as well as reduce your risk of developing blood clots. So which is better?

    Red wine is rich in polyphenols, which help fight against disease and also contains resveratrol which promotes heart health. It is also anti-inflammatory which helps fight cancer and is anti-aging. Wine also helps lower bad cholesterol and prevents blood clots.

    Grape juice has all the same antioxidants as red wine such as resveratrol and polyphenol. Some of the benefits include reduced blood clots, lowered cholesterol, protects blood vessels in the heart and lowers blood pressure.

    Ultimately some people shouldn’t drink alcohol, such as pregnant women and those with health problems like a weak heart. These people will benefit from grape juice rather than wine.

    Red wine should always be enjoyed in moderation because in excess, the health benefits are actually reversed. Too much of any alcoholic beverage has more risks than rewards.

  • Hospitality Manager Fined for Exploiting Overseas Workers

    A former Gold Coast cafe manager has been fined $27,200 for exploiting overseas workers in a popular establishment.

    The penalty was handed down by The Fair Work Ombudsman after the manager admitted to the underpayment of 12 employees at a Surfers Paradise cafe.

    The workers were underpaid by $24,575 in total between January to September in 2015.

    Four of the workers were on 417 working holiday visas while others were on 457 visas and 444 special category visas. Most came from non-English speaking backgrounds.

    There were also 4 juniors among the underpaid workers. Source: https://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/oliver-brown-cafe-manager-fined-27k/