12 Benefits of Beer That NOBODY Knows.
An ice cold lager will keep you cool on a hot summer afternoon.
So a good Porter will comfort you more effectively than a hug in front of a roaring fire on a cold winter night.
But drinking a beer also has health benefits that few people know about.
Of course, people who are careful with their figure tend to avoid this famous malt drink because of its high calorie content.
Indeed, the number of calories for a beer ranges from 100 for a light beer to around 220 calories for a malt beer, like an Olde English High Gravity.
Obviously, drinking several beers a day definitely leads to Kronenbourg abs! But that's no reason to take a vow of sobriety.
Indeed, here are 12 benefits of beer that will surprise you:
1. Better control your alcohol consumption
Beer has the advantage of being bottled. This makes it easier to limit yourself to drinking just one or at least knowing how much you have drunk!
2. Beer is rich in vitamin B
Beer is rich in vitamin B because of its yeast. Unfiltered beer has high levels of vitamins B3, B6 and folic acid. Vitamin B3 helps repair cells and B6 decreases premenstrual syndromes. Folic acid is also known to decrease the risk of colon cancer.
3. It has a high fiber content
Beer naturally contains fiber, which acts as a natural laxative. Fiber also slows down the rate at which our stomachs clear food. As a result, it reduces appetite. So to avoid overeating, treat yourself to a beer before your meal.
4. It reduces stress
Beer protects against stress and heart attacks. Moderate alcohol consumption can reduce stress and anxiety which are factors in heart disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, alcohol lowers the risk of having a heart attack and stroke.
What is moderate consumption? In a woman, it is about 360 ml and in a man 720 ml of alcohol. So do not exceed this amount.
5. Beer drinkers are less likely to have type 2 diabetes
Numerous scientific studies have shown that beer drinkers have a 30% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than the rest of the population who abstains from drinking beer.
6. Beer drinkers are less likely to get gallstones
Drinking beer is associated with a lower risk of developing gallstones, according to the Mayo Clinic. Gallstones are made up of cholesterol, bile and many other things that cause stomach pain. And nobody wants to go through that ...
7. Beer has antimicrobial properties
Hops, those bitter flowers used in brewing beer, are known to be antimicrobials, which may help fight certain diseases.
8. Beer is good for the muscles
Hops have elements that prevent the muscles from deteriorating. It is for this reason that we recommend drinking a beer to avoid stiffness after sport.
9. It has high silicon content
Drinking 2 beers a day could help prevent Alzheimer's disease, according to a 2007 study at the University of Alcala in Spain.
Research suggests that a high intake of silicon limits the absorption of aluminum in the brain, which in turn may help prevent Alzheimer's disease.
10. Drinking beer in moderation is good for bone density.
Beer could help keep bones strong. Researchers at Tufts University have found a link between drinking beer and high bone density. But according to the same study, excessive alcohol consumption leads to loss of bone density. Conclusion, drink in moderation!
11. Beer may reduce the risk of heart disease
Red wine is often touted as a good healthy alcohol choice. But a study by Kaiser Permanente puts a damper on this. The incidence of heart disease for beer drinkers still remains lower than for wine or whiskey drinkers.
12. It facilitates the social bond
Drinking a beer once in a while can also have social benefits. A beer can help you unwind for a first date, family reunion, or networking event.
Alcohol can also increase courage and the ability to chat easily with strangers, according to a Washington University study.
Unfortunately, some people don't stop at just 1 beer. Why ? Because they think that if 1 beer has benefits for them, then drinking others will certainly have even more benefits ...
But we all know that drink more beer does not make us more charming or more attractive. And everyone knows how this story ends ...
There you go, you now know the health benefits of Ales and Lagers beers when you drink it in moderation :-)
And to easily drink your beer when camping or hiking, we recommend this retractable beer glass to carry everywhere:
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