Watched a nutrition and breast cancer webinar yesterday which said should have less than 6grams of alcohol per day. Given that a standard drink is 10g that’s not much. Has anyone else been told this?

While 10 standard drinks a week is the Cancer Council recommended maximum, it’s the maximum not the recommended ‘safe’ level. While I know a few medicos who still hold one glass of wine a day to be generally beneficial, most don’t recommend alcohol at all. No-one’s game to stick their neck out for a ‘safe’ level. I find every second day no alcohol helps to keep consumption down and have developed a taste for non-alcoholic wine and beer. It’s a pain, I love Italian varietals and I do still drink some wine. But not a lot.

Yes, my breast surgeon suggested 3-4 alcohol free days per week and my oncologist told me I didn’t go through all my treatment not to enjoy life but be sensible. I’ve found some non alcoholic and low alcohol wines which I like - I in fact waiting for a delivery of some new ones to try. Thanks for your reply.

Yes at least there is some variety now! I’ve tried a few low alcohol too - not bad with a meal and only 3 drinks in entire bottle. I agree Dans needs to do a tasting - might suggest it at my local 👍🏻😊

Personally, I never understood no alcohol wine, beer or any form of what should be alcoholic but isn't......what the hecks the point lol :D

I used to think the same! Sometimes, it’s the social side of having a glass of wine that I need without the alcohol. 😊

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Afraser
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5 years ago
I like a drink with food - water does the job but is tasteless. Mineral water is too gassy. Milk is not the right thing, fruit juice and soft drinks don’t taste right either with food and are full of sugar! Personally it’s the taste of wine I like rather than the effect - a good Sangiovese or a Nebbiolo! But as I take the medical advice, I keep
it limited - enjoy on occasions but have the non-alcoholic stuff at other times. I believe I can get a non alcoholic Tempranillo - in the UK! Europe is much better at offering zero alcohol options in bars and restaurants!
Tigergirl
Member
5 years ago
Have a look on sansdrinks online - a fairly new venture by an Aussie girl I believe. Lots of choices. I, too, try to enjoy a wine every now and then but if I can find a non alcoholic one that is similar in taste I’ll be very happy 😊😊
Zoffiel
Member
5 years ago
If I'm trying to be good, soda water with a dash of pomegranate juice has a mouth feel similar to wine. Pathetically lacking in the ahh, factor, but I can almost fool myself.
Tigergirl
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5 years ago
Currently enjoying first taste of non alcoholic New Blood Chardonnay-probably best zero alcohol wine I’ve had. Check out sansdrinks online - they have heaps choice. It’s nice to sit back with a wine glass in hand knowing I’m not doing any harm 😊😊
Locksley
Member
5 years ago
@Tigergirl thank you I have just placed an order from sansdrinks online. Getting mixed red and white and see how I go. Thinking I wont tell the hubby they are non alcoholic and see if he notices any difference.
Tigergirl
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5 years ago
Hahaha let me know how that goes! I tried the Shiraz - not quite as close to ‘real’ as I think the Chardonnay is. Interested in your reviews 😊😊
Afraser
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5 years ago
...and following the theme here:
Riding the 'moderation' wave, Melbourne's Brunswick Aces distillery will soon be launching the country's first permanent non-alcoholic bar.

Set to launch in late April 2021, the 150-person venue in Brunswick East will offer an extensive list of curated drinks and cocktails for teetotalers — this includes beer and wine, and the distillery's signature 0% alcohol gin alternatives, Spades Sapiir and Hearts Sapiir.
Tigergirl
Member
5 years ago
wow! Have to check it out for sure!!!
poodlejules
Member
5 years ago
I heard the interview with the Brunswick Aces guy too. Really, its about time there were alternatives to boozy bars! Since giving up wine ,I drink soda or tonic water in a stem glass and I've tried a few non alcoholic beers over summer . Peroni Libera and Carlton Draught Zero were the stand outs......and I've never been a beer drinker! I've noticed now too that when I decline wine at a girls lunch , my friends are now doing the same and not missing it.
And apparently the new Edenvale Pinot Gris is the bees knees ;)
Tigergirl
Member
5 years ago
Yes I agree. And it does ‘rub’ off. My cousins now enjoy alcohol free wine quite often. Btw Heineken zero beer is good too I think.