raise a glass of wine. cnn s lisa drayer says a little goes a long way, even for wine marketed as reduced calorie. check out food as fuel. let s first establish what moderate drinking really means. for women, one five-ounce serving of wine per day. for men, up to two glasses per day. reduced calorie wines claim to save 20 to 30 calories per serving depending on the variety. overall, that s not a huge calorie reduction. based on the math, not enough to justify an extra glass. besides, too many drinks can increase your risk of liver disease and some cancers. another selling point of some lower calorie wines, virtually no sugar per serving. one wine making expert i talked to said that s true for many high quality white wines and most reds already on the market.
day, and for men, two classes per day. they could have 20 to 30 fewer calories, and based on the math not enough to justify an extra glass. besides, too many drinks can increase your risk of liver disease and cancers. another selling point of lower-calorie wines, virtually no sugar per serving, but one wine making expert i talked to said that s true for white wines and most reds on the market. what really matters when it comes to wine is the flavor preference and the food you are pairing it with. i recommend choosing the wine you like best and limiting your intake and savoring every sip. keyboard clacking ]