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[grupo guitarlumber] 07/12/2006 08:36

chuckle,woof

enjoy your day
best wishes from my two Labs

ps

sparrows on the increase here,think you're barking up the wrong tree

[bionicdog] 07/12/2006 08:21

That's what they tell you , this is the real reason for the decline in the sparrow population.

[bionicdog] 06/12/2006 19:08

A small chicken is a sparrow isn't it?
Tesco even more mental than before.

[ariane] 06/12/2006 17:48

after a hard day at the office, i'am sitting down to a small chicken with
chips to be washed down with a chilled Sancerre.


Let the festivities begin

[bionicdog] 02/12/2006 16:41

Look at this little beauty.

[bionicdog] 02/12/2006 15:24

25% off everthing at Tesco in store if you buy 6 bottles or more. Most of the special offer stuff has gone up to normal price to compensate , so it's worth looking at the things that are never reduced. The Douglas Green chenin blanc is now a daft £3.36 , it's worth a fiver of anyone's money and is a 14.5% white to boot. The Brown Brothers muscat is a giveaway at £3.74 as is the penfolds bin 28 at £7.49. Xmas has come early , so get all of your expensive wine gifts now.
That Penfolds premium case I mentioned the other day is now £50 off , down to £150.

[bionicdog] 01/12/2006 20:54

Sounds like a quack to me , my doctor is a Mr John Young of Wandsworth and he assures me that my consumption is if anything on the conservative side.

[nurdin] 01/12/2006 16:51

lol..I am sure my doctor wouldnt agree with you but its music to my ears :o)

[bionicdog] 01/12/2006 16:48

You are correct.
1 bottle is not really drinking at all to moderate drinking.
2-3 bottles is normal drinking.
4+ bottles is called a Friday night.

[nurdin] 01/12/2006 16:44

What is modertae drinking? I sometimes think a bottle an evening is moderate but others may think differently :o)

[siasgang] 01/12/2006 16:21

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[waldron] 01/12/2006 16:05

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Red wine health locations found

Procyanidin levels depend on how the wine is made
Those seeking a longevity-boosting tipple should turn their attention to red wines from Sardinia and south-west France, a study concludes.
UK researchers discovered chemicals called procyanidins were responsible for red wine's well-documented heart-protecting effect.

And they found traditionally made wines from these areas had more procyanidins than wines in other parts of the world.

The research is published in the journal Nature.

There is a 19th century expression: 'A man is only as old as his arteries'

Professor Roger Corder, Queen Mary, University of London

Previous studies have revealed regular, moderate consumption of red wine is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and lower mortality.

A class of chemicals called polyphenols, of which there are many varieties, are thought to be responsible.

Using endothelial cells (cells that line the vascular system), the researchers pinpointed polyphenols called procyanidins as those that provided the most potent protective effect.

They then tested red wines from around the world to measure their levels of procyanidins, including wines from Nuoro province in Sardinia and the Gers region of the Midi-Pyrenees in south-west France, areas famous for their population's longevity.

They discovered wines from these regions had on average between two and four times the level of procyanidin compared with wines from countries including Spain, Australia, South America and the US.

Traditionally made

Professor Roger Corder, from the William Harvey Research Institute, at Queen Mary, University of London, said: "There is a 19th Century expression: 'A man is only as old as his arteries', which can be taken to mean that those with the healthiest arteries live longer.

"So it was of great interest to us when we found both in Sardinia and in south-west France that the wines made in these in areas had higher levels of procyanidins."

The researchers believe the way that wines are made is the key.

In traditional wine making, said Professor Corder, grapes have a three to four week fermentation period, allowing for full extraction of the chemical from the skin and the seed.

Those who do enjoy a tipple should keep within the recommended levels

Cathy Ross, British Heart Foundation

Modern-style wines are only fermented for a week, resulting in little or no procyanidin.

He added that the grape was also important and the tannat, cabernet sauvignon and Nebbiolo grapes made procyanidin-rich wines.

Professor Corder said: "The traditional production methods used in Sardinia and south-western France ensure that the beneficial compounds, procyanidins, are efficiently extracted.

"This may explain the strong association between consumption of traditional tannic wines with overall wellbeing, reflected in greater longevity."

Cathy Ross, cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation (BHF), said: "While we have known for some time that a moderate amount of alcohol can help to reduce your risk of developing heart disease, we would not recommend anyone to start drinking. Those who do enjoy a tipple should keep within the recommended levels.

"There are better ways to reduce your risk. Stopping smoking, eating a healthy diet low in saturated fat and getting at least 30mins of exercise five times a week will all help your heart."

[bionicdog] 01/12/2006 12:36

Yup , got that already. The trouble is that as Thresher do a buy 2 get 3rd free offer , that was 33% off already. Obviously they increased the prices to start with to reflect this. It's the amateurs who only buy one bottle at a time who are punished.

[knarf] 01/12/2006 12:34

40% off through money savings expert.com at threshers etc ,great site

[waldron] 28/11/2006 19:37

i'll drink to that.

[quixquote] 28/11/2006 19:07

I can't see that anyone has mentioned it so I will - the Telegraph are running a Wine Diet series this week; yesterday's piece was on how old world red wines grown at high altitudes with old vines high in procyanidins, & relatively low in strength, are good for the health if drunk whilst eating (rather than simply quaffed mid afternoon by the bottle).

[bionicdog] 27/11/2006 18:07

This is a nice little case for xmas ...... well it might last till midnight on xmas eve.

If anyone is buying for me , I'd prefer this one.

[english bigblls] 27/11/2006 18:04

Thanks bionic, think I might risk it and try a bottle.

[bionicdog] 27/11/2006 18:01

Mind you , I wouldn't trust her. Most cheap CDPs are awful.

[english bigblls] 27/11/2006 17:36

Just noticed Asda have a Chateu Neuf du Pape for £6 on at the moment.



Haven't tried it..