1 Gallon is equal to 3785.411784 milliliters (mL).

Bottom Line: Drinking 1–2 glasses of red wine each day may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. However, high amounts may increase the risk.

Does this mean that if you drink two glasses of wine a night you’re a little bit alcoholic? Absolutely not. People metabolize alcohol differently. The stout Winston Churchill could probably handle many more drinks than, say, the bone-thin Audrey Hepburn.

The government advice is to be sure that alcohol will not harm your health you need to be drinking less than 21 units a week, this is just over 2 bottles of wine or 8-10 pints of beer or lager. Drinking more than 20-30 units a week may give you a fatty liver – and may cause more serious problems.

WHITES. When it comes to lighter white wines, opt for chardonnay, white zinfandel, or sauvignon blanc. Zuckerbrot notes that these picks are all under 85 calories, with 2.6 grams carbs and 1 gram of sugar per glass.

Lowest Calorie Wines: By Type

• Riesling (White) A white riesling is usually a good choice for weight watchers as every five ounces contains about 120 calories and about five carbs.
• Pinot Grigio (White)
• Chardonnay (White)
• Pinot Noir (Red)
• Merlot (Red)
• Cabernet Sauvignon (Red)

Black Tower Deliciously Light Red This Slimming World-friendly red wine has a warm, smooth taste that makes you feel like you’re drinking a much naughtier glass of wine. The flavour feels very similar to full-calorie red wine, but has a slightly lighter texture, despite the spiced berry tones.

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