About the episodeOn today’s episode, Eve sets Rose the challenge of drinking a glass of wine a night. For many, this challenge may seem counterintuitive to a healthy diet but in recent decades our understanding of moderate alcohol consumption has begun to shift. There’s growing research into the beneficial antioxidant levels of wine and the mediterranian diet, which includes two units of alcohol daily and is considered the healthiest on the planet, has been linked to a reduced risk of cancers and better sleep! Studies also show establishing moderate drinking habits can reduce binge drinking at the weekend. So, can a glass of wine a night really really lead to an improved mood, better sleep, and an overall healthier relationship with alcohol? Or is it all just an excuse to open the bottle of pinot noir? Let’s find out. The Challenge: Rose will be required to drink a 125ml glass of red wine daily for two weeks. Rose will take particular note of her mood, her energy, and will track her sleep using a sleep tracker app before and after the challenge. About the hostsEve Kalinik is a nutritional therapist and author. Previously working in fashion and PR, Eve later studied nutrition and set up her own nutritional practice in London. Eve regularly hosts interactive workshops, talks and retreats, and she also writes regularly on gut health and nutrition for leading print and online publications. Eve is a registered member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Eve is also the author of several books on gut health, such as her most recent published work: Happy Gut, Happy Mind. Rosemary Ferguson is a nutritionist and a functional medicine practitioner. After a hugely successful career in modeling Rosemary decided to fulfill her passion for nutrition by studying at The College of Naturopathic Medicine. In 2009, Rose qualified as a naturopath and nutritionist, and now runs her own clinic on Harley Street in London. Rose also writes for publications like Vogue, and is co-founder of healthy junk food brand Filth. In 2015, Rosemary authored her book Juice, which features 100 juice recipes to help cope with modern life!Top Quotes"This challenge has completely shifted my all or nothing mentality to alcohol." - Rose"Having a more moderate drinking pattern is a way of letting off steam slowly rather than a huge explosion at the end of the week." - RoseResources https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mindful-Drinking-Cutting-Down-Change/dp/B076H9TLLP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18Y3I7VVKWVWW&dchild=1&keywords=mindful+drinking+rosamund+dean&qid=1627300949&sprefix=mindful+drinking+%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1 (Mindful Drinking by Rosamund Dean) Visit Eve’s website https://evekalinik.com/ (here)Visit Rosemary’s website https://www.rosemaryferguson.co.uk/ (here)If you want to learn more about Symprove, head to their https://www.symprove.com/ (website) and useThe code WELLNESSBREAKDOWN15 for 15% off your first order!Visit our website http://thewellnessbreakdown.com (here)This podcast is produced by One FinePlay. You can learn more ushttps://www.onefineplay.com/ ( here)

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