Over the weekend we came across a report from 9News out of Chicago. Apparently a group of researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago got together to do a small study about whether or not drinking beer could make people smarter.
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People are becoming more aware of the health benefits of beer, but is beer better for you than wine? There are a number of benefits that both drinks provide. Whether it’s heart health or stress relief, there’s no question that both beverages can help you be healthier. Still, there may be a clear winner. It all depends on what you’re looking for when it comes to staying healthy.
Without a doubt, wine is best known for being heart healthy, but there’s more to it than that. Red wine can also decrease one’s chances of cancer. The real shocker though is that wine drinkers reduce their chances of death by one third over non-drinkers. That’s compared to only a 10% deduction in the chance of death found in those that drink beer or hard liquor over non-drinkers. Another shocking find is that wine drinkers are more apt to eat healthier than beer drinkers. Those that drink beer seem to gravitate towards fattier foods, while wine drinkers may prefer fruits, vegetables and low-fat cheeses. Do all these benefits mean that wine is the healthier choice? Not necessarily. READ MORE »
Chances are you may kick back with a beer from time to time, but have you ever considered its health benefits? While people often tout the benefits of wine, the truth is beer can be just as healthy – if not healthier. Whether it’s for improving heart health or kidney function, beer should be considered when reaching for a beverage to pair with your meal. Here are just five cool things you didn’t know about beer.
We’ve all heard about how healthy wine can be for the heart, but what about beer? The truth is beer can reduce the chances of coronary heart disease by 30-40%. That’s not all though. Beer also contains a good amount of vitamin B6, which prevents the build-up of the amino acid homocysteine. Not only that, but beer provides up to a 30% increase of vitamin B6 in the body’s blood plasma. READ MORE »
While the average healthcare provider won’t necessarily jump up and down over your desire to add beer to your healthy diet and eating plan, the truth of the matter is beer isn’t necessarily as bad for you as some might want you to believe. Depending on the brand you drink, you’ll find the average number of calories in beer is relatively low, ranging anywhere from 55 to 220. Having a low calorie count isn’t beer’s only benefit.
There have been several studies touting the health benefits of beer, comparing beer consumption to the risk of stroke and coronary artery disease. The New England Journal of Medicine found that individuals who consumed moderate amounts of beer, which they defined as more than 1 beer per week, could see a decrease in the chance of stroke of up to 20%. READ MORE »
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