The Mediterranean diet includes wine in moderation. Can a little alcohol be good for you?

Drinking wine in moderation is common on the healthy Mediterranean diet and in Blue Zones, areas of the world where people tend to live longer.

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• Growing evidence has linked alcohol to a higher risk of cancer. Can it be part of a healthy diet?
• The Mediterranean diet and Blue Zones diet, linked to longevity, both include wine in moderation.
• Wine's role in a healthy diet may be related to factors like stress relief and social connection.

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