did you know that one cigarette a day is good for you too.
2007-05-13 09:23:31 · 10 answers · asked by puma 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
After drinking it you believe it is good for you.
If you're addicted to cigarettes, guess you believe that too.
2007-05-13 11:49:47 · answer #1 · answered by eviechatter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flavonoids from the skins and seeds of red grapes are the key to wine being good for you. These flavonoids lower your risk of coronary heart disease by reducing your LDL or bad cholesterol levels. At the same time these flavonoids actually increase your HDL or good cholesterol levels and decrease the likelihood of blood clotting.
Scientists believe that there may be other health benefits from red wine. A recent study discovered that an antioxidant in the skins of red grapes, called resveratrol, may inhibit the growth of tumors in some cancers. It’s possible that resveratrol can help treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s as well and new studies are on the way.
The key, of course, is limiting yourself to just that one glass!
2007-05-14 10:54:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red wine (because it contains phenols) does work against coronary heart disease by acting as an antioxidant, which reduces the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and "decreases atherogenicity" as the doctors put it. It also acts as a mild vasodilator, too, causing something of a flush response. You've probably heard of elderly people having a baby aspirin each day? Much the same idea.
On the other hand, however unlikely a single cigarette will hurt you, it certainly won't improve your health in any way.
2007-05-13 20:06:00 · answer #3 · answered by gsolman80 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A glass of red wine a day (actually they say that two is optimal) is very good for your heart.
The same results can be had from drinking some 100% grape juice, but wine is more fun and tastes better.
2007-05-14 09:46:26 · answer #4 · answered by JavaJoe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been statistically proven. Men who have two drinks per day (every day, with no binging) have average 2.4 years greater longevity than tee-totallers; women enjoy 1.6 years. The 2 drinks per day drinkers benefit from lower rates of cardiac and circulatory problems and lower incidence of respiratory problems.
2007-05-13 16:39:29 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it to the core but for sure I have had my share of daily drink or drinks that makes me feel really good
2007-05-13 16:40:55 · answer #6 · answered by wanna_help_u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think that a drink each day is necessary so I do not do it. As for smoking that is one bad habit I do not have. I am busy working on the ones that I do have.
2007-05-13 16:33:47 · answer #7 · answered by Cinna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dad had a car accident and hurt his back the only thing to stop the hurt is Whisky in hius soda
2007-05-13 16:32:43 · answer #8 · answered by emily 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just immagine u r smoking like a train or a car ....
2007-05-13 16:34:10 · answer #9 · answered by J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the glass of wine is good 4 u.... but the cigarette.... NOT A CHANCE IN H-E-L-L!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-05-13 16:31:10 · answer #10 · answered by pinkpup101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋