An ice cold Lager will refresh you on a hot summer afternoon.
While 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 pay attention to their figure tend to avoid this famous malt drink because of its high calorie content.
Indeed, the number of calories for a beer varies from 100, for a light beer, to some 220 calories for a malt beer, of the style of an Olde English High Gravity.
Obviously, drinking several beers a day definitely leads to Kronenbourg abs! But that's no reason to take a sobriety vow.
Indeed, here are 12 benefits of beer that will surprise you:
Beer has the advantage of being bottled. This makes it easier to limit yourself to drinking only one or at least to know how many you have drunk!
Thanks to its yeast, beer is rich in vitamin B. Unfiltered beer has a high level of vitamins B3, B6 and folic acid. Vitamin B3 helps repair cells and B6 reduces premenstrual syndromes. Folic acid is also known to reduce the risk of colon cancer.
Beer naturally contains fiber, which acts as a natural laxative. Fiber also slows down the rate at which our stomach eliminates food. As a result, it reduces appetite. So to avoid overeating, treat yourself to a beer before the meal.
Beer protects against stress and heart attacks. Moderate alcohol consumption can reduce stress and anxiety that contribute to heart disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, alcohol lowers the risk of having a heart attack and stroke.
What is moderate drinking? In a woman it is about 360 ml and in a man 720 ml of alcohol. Do not exceed this quantity.
Numerous scientific studies have shown that beer drinkers have a 30% lower risk of having type 2 diabetes than the rest of the population who abstain from drinking beer.
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 no one wants to experience that…
Hops, the bitter flowers used in brewing beer, are known to be antimicrobials, which may help fight certain diseases.
Hops contain elements that prevent the muscles from deteriorating. It is for this reason that we recommend drinking a beer to avoid aches after sport.
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 high silicon intake limits aluminum uptake in the brain, which in turn may help prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Beer could help keep bones strong. Researchers at Tufts University have found a link between beer consumption and high bone density. But according to the same study, excessive alcohol consumption leads to a loss of bone density. Conclusion, drink in moderation!
Red wine is often touted as a healthy choice of alcohol. But a study by Kaiser Permanente puts a damper on it. The incidence of heart disease for beer drinkers remains consistently lower than for wine or whiskey drinkers.
Drinking a beer from time to time can also have advantages in society. A beer can help you relax for a first date, a family reunion or a networking event.
Alcohol can also increase courage and the ability to chat easily with strangers, according to a study from the University of Washington.
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 drinking more beer doesn't make us more charming nor more attractive. And everyone knows how this story ends…
There you go, you now know the health benefits of Ales and Lagers when you drink them in moderation :-)
And to easily drink your beer while camping or hiking, we recommend this retractable beer glass to carry everywhere:
