The standard yard stick to judge if you are drinking too much is 21 units per week for a male and 14 units per week for a female. Drinking in a binge may well lead to alcohol poisoning. However, many people like drinking alcohol because of its social presence and its ability to make people loose their inhibitions and gain a sense of fun. As long you do not over indulge, it is said that alcohol may lead to lower blood pressure and a decreased risk of heart attack. Most of the wrong type of fat we get comes from butter, cheese, full-cream milk and meat fats.
Pies are the worst because of the pastry.
Fish, poultry, and lean meat are fine. Low fat spreads or margarine's high in polyunsaturates are healthier alternatives to butter. But if you are a butter addict then just don't eat too much. A high fibre diet is a healthy diet. As well as preventing constipation, fibre has been known to reduce the risk of intestine related diseases and cancers by helping the flow of waste through your intestine.