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12 Unexpected Benefits Of Beer. by Toonice(m): 8:02am On Jan 27, 2016 |
1. Portion control Beer is conveniently packaged in a portion-control bottle. It’s easy to limit it to one—or at least keep track of how many you’ve had. 2. It’s rich in B vitamins Beer is full of B vitamins from the yeast. Unfiltered beer is especially high in B3, B6 and folic acid (B9). B3 aids in cell repair and B6 eases PMS. Folic acid aids in colon cancer prevention. 3. It’s high in fiber Beer contains fiber, which acts as a natural laxative. It also slows the rate at which food leaves your stomach, which means it suppresses appetite. So indulge in a beer, and know you’re preventing overeating. 4. Stress reduction A beer a day keeps stress and heart attacks away. Moderate alcohol consumption can reduce stress and anxiety, known contributors of heart disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, alcohol reduces risk of dying of a heart attack and possibly reduces risk of strokes. “Moderate” is defined as up to 12 ounces per day for women and 24 ounces per day for men. Drink to that. 5. Beer drinkers are at lower risk of type-2 diabetes Multiple studies have shown that beer drinkers had an approximately 30 percent lower risk of type-2 diabetes than test subjects who abstained. 6. Beer drinkers have a lower risk of developing gallstones Beer drinking is associated with a reduced risk for gallstones, according to the Mayo Clinic. Gallstones are made up of cholesterol, bile and other things that cause pain in the stomach. No one wants to deal with that. 7. It has anti-microbial properties Hops, the bitter flowers used in brewing, are known to be antimicrobial, which could fight disease. 8. It’s good for your muscles Muscles benefit from a substance in hops that keeps muscle from deteriorating. 9. It’s high in silicon Two brewskis a day could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, according to a 2007 study at the University of Alcala in Spain. The research suggests a high intake of silicon limits aluminum absorption in the brain, which in turn could aid in the prevention of Alzheimer’s. 10. Moderate beer consumption is good for bone density Beer could keep bones strong. Researchers at Tufts University found a positive link between beer or wine consumption and hip-bone density. Heavy drinking, however, led to bone loss, according to the same study, so be conservative. 11. It can reduce the risk of heart disease Red wine is often touted as the healthiest alcohol choice, but a Kaiser Permanente study says not so fast. Incidences of heart disease for beer drinkers were lower than for wine or whiskey drinkers. 12. It’s a social lubricant A brew also has social benefits. A beer can loosen you up a bit for a first date, a family gathering or a networking event. Alcohol can boost courage and chattiness, according to a University of Washington study. However, some people continue to drink because of the perceived expectation that if one is good, a lot is even better. We all know more beer doesn’t make us more charming and attractive. Everyone knows how that story ends. So, take that teetotalers! Ales and lagers are actually good for you (in moderation). Cheers! Here ‘s a list of some of the amazing benefits of ginger that you may not aware of. 11 Benefits of Ginger That You Didn’t Know About Set a goal for yourself "Without good health, it's hard to enjoy life. So I'm going to keep myself and my loved ones always healthy." 1 Like |
Re: 12 Unexpected Benefits Of Beer. by gideon293(m): 8:04am On Jan 27, 2016 |
# social lubricant.. lol u go fear engine oil |
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