Alcohol
The third leading cause of death in the nation is alcohol. You get the same amount of alcohol, about 0.6 ounces, in 12 ounces regular/light beer, 5 ounces of wine, and 1.5 ounces of hard liquor. You should always drink in moderation. Women should limit alcohol per day to 1 serving, and men should limit their alcohol intake to 2 servings per day.
Why is there a difference between men and women? Women have higher proportion of body fat than men do, and fat cannot absorb alcohol, so it is not broken down before entering the bloodstream. Women absorb 30% more alcohol in their bloodstream than men.
Better Alcohol Choices
| Wines | Beer | Liquor |
| Pinot Grigio | Light Beer | Vodka |
| Chardonnay | Ultra Light Beer | Light Rum |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Non-alcoholic Beer | Scotch |
| Champagne | | Whiskey |
| Red Merlot | | Gin |
| Red Cabernet | | Tequila |
Lighter Mixed Drinks
| Liquor | Mixers |
| Vodka | Light Cranberry Juice |
| Light Rum | Diet Cola |
| Scotch | Water |
| Whiskey | Diet Soda |
| Gin | Tonic |
| Tequila | Sugar-free Margarita Mixer |
Reference: http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/alcohol-use.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/womens-health.htm
http://www.calorieking.com/calories-in-wine.html