In "The U.S. could soon declare alcohol unsafe. The wine industry says the process is rigged," Esther Mobley, a Senior Wine Critic at the San Francisco Chronicle, examines new anti-alcohol dietary guidelines in the U.S., which propose stricter limits on alcohol consumption. The guidelines, influenced by recent studies claiming no safe level of alcohol, suggest reducing daily drinking limits, sparking controversy among experts who argue over the scientific validity and potential social implications. The piece highlights the ongoing debate about the balance between public health and individual choice.
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The U.S. could soon declare alcohol unsafe. The wine industry says the process is rigged |
Alcohol, in may circles in America, has suddenly transformed from a hero to a villain. For decades, the idea of moderate drinking as a healthy habit was enshrined in American life. A glass of red wine with dinner reduced the risk of heart disease, the thinking went. The U.S. government has long reinforced this notion: For more than 40 years, its official dietary guidelines have held that one drink a day is safe for women, and two drinks a day for men. |