It's so funny when people say, but I drink wine for the antioxidants. Love, you can get the same amount of antioxidants in a handful of blueberries without the poison. Stop lying to yourself. You're not drinking it for the health factor.
You know when you quit drinking, and some people come out of the woodwork being like, "I drink red wine for the antioxidants and to help my heart." 🙄
I don't know how to break this to you, but that belief isn't true, and you can get that same amount of antioxidants from blueberries, kale, dark chocolate, artichokes, pecans, raspberries, red cabbage, beans, and so many more without a side of poison.
Back in the day, I would've said the same thing. I would've found any article or piece of evidence to justify why I could keep drinking. That's the thing we actively seek out evidence that is in alignment with our views.
I mean, this is exactly what's going on in the world today. We're constantly searching for opinions that match our own so that we feel validated.
But we have to take into consideration who funds these studies. And while the "one glass of red wine a day is good for your heart" MAY have been true back in the day. Things change through time.
Just like when doctors were promoting cigarettes back in the day as "healthy," we now know the serious effects of nicotine.
Many people are unaware of the harmful effects of alcohol and what it can do to your mind and body because it's glamorized and falsely advertised.
When you start speaking up about alcohol, you may get some pushback and be told to lighten up, but you are also planting the seed for people to see alcohol for what it really is. That's how we start the change—bringing these insights into your awareness.
People may not like what they hear.
People may get defensive.
People may try to joke about it.
But all you can do is tell your truth and lead by example.
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