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Is that ok to drink alcohol once a week when am in weight loss diet. is that so which alcohol have less calorie.?

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Dr. Leigh Forbush answered

Yes it's fine: To quote an old adage, "everything in moderation". Red wine, in addition to having beneficial antioxidants, has about 100 calories per glass (slightly less than a can of cola).

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/30/2019

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A member asked:

Is that ok to drink alcohol once a week when am in weight loss diet. is that so which alcohol have less calorie.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leigh Forbush answered

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

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