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> Canada’s latest guidelines, which Dr. Stockwell advised on, are more stringent: Low-risk drinking is defined as no more than two drinks total per week, regardless of sex.

That's where I'm at. Heading down to one, and then someday zero.

Alcohol is poison, unfortunately. Denying that is, well ... "denial."

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It can also be super delicious. So far this year I’ve had something like ten beers, a couple glasses of wine, and one or two cocktails and I thoroughly enjoyed each. Made the meal I had them with better. I think if I totally gave alcohol up, I would lose more than I would gain.

Aside from the obvious drinks, alcohol can be a great addition to food because lots of very tasty compounds are dissolved by alcohol. It’s why deglazing a pan with some red wine is the start of many great sauces.

Hear. I don't know if I'd want to get to zero.

And on special occasions the rules are suspended.

The dose makes the poison. We all consume substances every day that would be lethal in a higher dose.

Many common foods contain alcohol. Basically anything fermented, such as bread, will have a small amount. No one is actually worried about that low amount.

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