Just as we’re recovering from the excesses of the Christmas season, the government decide it’s a good time to tell us all we should keep our livers and minds clear of the demon drink for 2 days a week. No, not just as a new year’s health kick – but as a way of life.
This is all getting very confusing. I wish someone up there would just make up their mind! Not so long ago, we were being told that a drink a day was good for us….now, it seems, that only applies to men over 40 (oh hang on, it’s OK for me then?) and ‘post-menopausal’ women. How odd.
I know we have a problem with binge drinkers. I also acknowledge that alcohol does not help with our obesity endemic, either. Have some guidelines in place, sure – I fully support it. But please, make them sensible. I really can’t see many people going with this 2-day thing. For years, the 21 units a week measure has been imprinted on my brain. As has the message that a little of everything in moderation is fine (well, with the obvious exceptions!). I think the government are going to have a real uphill battle on their hands with getting the public’s support on this one…
