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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]With all the information about alcohol causing cancer, Parkinson’s, wrinkles, anxiety, why do you still drink it? What makes you risk your health? Does it make you feel so good that it’s worth the risks?[/quote]

Do you go outside or eat grilled food? The sun, air pollution, and grill also increase your risk of cancer, wrinkles etc. The sun provides vitamin D and grilled meat provides low fat protein.  Similarly, alcohol provides a social ritual that has brought people together for over millenia - even Jesus broke bread and had wine with apostles.  BTW - strong community ties are demonstrated to have the biggest impact on health.  Why would you forego the obvious?[/quote]

We go outside... and put sunscreen on, and also every doctor you speak to recommends we should do more to protect ourselves from UV-rays. As for the grill, meats can provide low fat protein, but again, most doctors don't really weigh in on the method of cooking, but definitely urge people to heat lower-fat meats, more vegetables, etc. The classic things to throw on a grill (ribs, burgers, steak, hotdogs) are definitely widely accepted as unhealthy, and while people may enjoy them, healthy people consume them carefully.

A better analogy is eating fish--it has a lot of proven health benefits, but too much will cause issues with mercury. It should be done carefully, but can be a health benefit and enjoyable.[/quote]

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