How many ounces of red wine is healthy to drink in aday?

Answer 1

There is no single right answer. Personal preference and size of the person matter.

For a typical person to achieve the health benefits of drinking red-wine, one 5 to 7 oz of wine with a meal is a good target amount.

If you are concerned about consuming too much alcohol, keep in mind that most of the health benefits of drinking wine can also be achieved by drinking dark Grape Juice. There is some research that suggests that a small amount of alcohol is beneficial, so you won't get that from grape juice. But certainly, too much alcohol will more than offset any health benefits from drinking a modest amount of wine. If you have concerns about alcohol consumption, stick to the grape juice.

Answer 2

The U.S. federal government currently considers one standard drink per day for women to be moderate consumption, although many other countries (and many research studies) consider higher intake to be moderate. For example, the Nutrition Committee of the American Heart Association has reported that "The lowest mortality occurs in those [men and women] who consume one or two drinks per day."

A standard alcoholic drink is:

• A 12-ounce can or bottle of regular beer

• A 5-ounce glass of dinner wine

• A shot (one and one-half ounces) of 80 proof liquor or spirits such as vodka, tequila, or rum either straight or in a mixed drink.