You met the recommended daily amounts for calcium, iron, vitamin C, fiber as well as most other nutrients. You included peanut butter in your diet, which is a good source of monounsaturated fat and that can help to lower cholesterol. The red wine did add about 300 calories to your day. Several of your sources of fat were from animal products such as cheese and red meat. Too much animal fat seems to raise blood cholesterol.
Substitute plant fats such as olive oil, nuts and nut oils, and avocado for the animal fats.
While the red wine, may be associated with decreasing your risk of heart disease, the evidence is still questionable. The red wine could turn out to be a source of unneeded calories. Homepage Copyright 2001 Vanderbilt Dining. All Rights Reserved.