Having a glass of red wine a day might sound like it would add up calories quickly, but that’s not necessarily the case. According to new research, women who indulge in alcohol (specifically red wine)moderately on a daily basis are less likely to gain weight in the long run than those who don’t drink alcohol at all.

Almost 20,000 women were questioned by Boston researchers about their drinking habits over a 13 year period and alcohol –free women gained the most weight. Researchers aren’t sure why this happens, but one theory is that women who drink the wine replace carbohydrate foods for it. Of course, this doesn’t change the effects of heavy drinking—which should be avoided.

(Source: Dial Global.com)