sherry joins the list of 'healthy' alcohol

kronas · 22-03-2004, 23:39

this one is for you homealone

sherry has been given the same status as red wine in providing a healthy aspect of drinking alcohol if consumed in moderation spanish scientists have concluded a glass a day can keep bad cholesterol down, it is claimed the antioxidants found in red wine are also contained in the sherry, so aiding the fight against diseases such as coronary heart disease....

source: the independent.co.uk

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/hea...p?story=502727

Alan Waddington · 22-03-2004, 23:41

I don't mind if I do. Just a small one, I'll say when...

Bifta · 23-03-2004, 00:12

Being as Sherry is just fortified wine .. it's hardly a major discovery.

luftys · 23-03-2004, 00:13

could never stand the stuff

Shaun · 23-03-2004, 00:41

I wonder if port is the same then??

*mmmummmmmmmmm port*

Bifta · 23-03-2004, 09:56

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Originally Posted by dellwear

I wonder if port is the same then??

*mmmummmmmmmmm port*

I'd probably say so, a nice port and lemon edith?

23-03-2004, 10:08

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Originally Posted by Bifta

I'd probably say so, a nice port and lemon edith?

Yes port does have the same qualities. eewwwwww ruin it by putting lemon in it!!! i started buying vintage port in 88 that could be layed down. Now the 85 port which i bought in 88 is now strarting to drink very nicely thank you!!! Cant wait till 2015 when the millenium port will be ready to try, supposed to be going to be the best ever vintage

Bifta · 23-03-2004, 10:09

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Originally Posted by gary_580

Yes port does have the same qualities. eewwwwww ruin it by putting lemon in it!!! i started buying vintage port in 88 that could be layed down. Now the 85 port which i bought in 88 is now strarting to drink very nicely thank you!!! Cant wait till 2015 when the millenium port will be ready to try, supposed to be going to be the best ever vintage

LOL, I wouldn't ruin port by putting lemon in it, in fact, I probably wouldn't come within 10 feet of a glass, it makes me violently ill.

Ramrod · 23-03-2004, 10:30

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Originally Posted by kronas

this one is for you homealone

sherry has been given the same status as red wine in providing a healthy aspect of drinking alcohol if consumed in moderation spanish scientists have concluded a glass a day can keep bad cholesterol down, it is claimed the antioxidants found in red wine are also contained in the sherry, so aiding the fight against diseases such as coronary heart disease....

source: the independent.co.uk

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/hea...p?story=502727

Spanish Scientists eh? *ramrod wonders where sherry mostly comes from*

....and how much sugar does sherry have in it? mmmm...healthy

23-03-2004, 13:15

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Originally Posted by dellwear

I wonder if port is the same then??

*mmmummmmmmmmm port*

"Have some Madeira, M'dear...!"

23-03-2004, 13:51

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

how much sugar does sherry have in it? mmmm...healthy

it did say in MODERATION

**Maggy** · 23-03-2004, 15:52

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

Spanish Scientists eh? *ramrod wonders where sherry mostly comes from*

....and how much sugar does sherry have in it? mmmm...healthy

Drink DRY sherry with me.

23-03-2004, 16:05

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

Spanish Scientists eh? *ramrod wonders where sherry mostly comes from*

....and how much sugar does sherry have in it? mmmm...healthy

to be called 'Sherry' it has to be made in the Jerez region in Spain.

Figures for sugar are approx 1.4% in dry sherry & 6.9% in sweet sherry. (Source McCance & Widdowson the Composition of Foods))

Atomic22 · 23-03-2004, 19:19

hmm i love wine but port and sherry ewwwwwwwwwww

Ramrod · 23-03-2004, 19:33

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Originally Posted by homealone

to be called 'Sherry' it has to be made in the Jerez region in Spain.

Thats the place! Now, where was it that those scientists were from again?