NEWS FLASH! There are actually some health benefits of drinking beer! It’s actually good for you! But please remember, it's ONLY good when you drink in moderation.
Beer, just like any type of alcohol, can get a bad rap. But, there actually are some health benefits when you drink beer in moderation.
Here are some of the key benefits:
- Heart health - Beer, like wine, is good for your heart. Moderate beer drinkers had a 42% lower risk of heart disease compared to non-drinkers.
- Boost your creativity - In one study, 40 people watched a movie while completing verbal puzzles. The ones with a blood alcohol content of .075 solved the problems a few seconds faster than the ones who were sober.
- Reduce the risk of kidney stones - There was a study conducted in Finland that found that moderate consumption of beer can reduce the risk of developing kidney stones by 40%.
- Bone strength - Since beer contains silicon, it has been known to strengthen bones. A 2009 study showed that individuals who drank one to two glasses of beer a day had higher bone density.
- Workout recovery - A study had individuals exercise until their body temperature reached 104 degrees. Some of them rehydrated with water, some with beer. The people who rehydrated with beer were slightly more hydrated than the ones with water. Check out this blog from Craftbeer.com for some more post-workout health benefits.
- Lower blood pressure - Beer drinkers are less likely to develop high blood pressure than those who drink equal amounts of wine or spirits.
- Fight off infection - A study proved that one or two drinks a day might boost your immune system and fight infections.
- Help protect against Alzheimer’s disease - A study found moderate beer drinkers were 23% less likely to develop different forms of dementia and cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer’.
See? Beer doesn't just taste good, it's actually good for you. But, I'll stress this again... IN MODERATION.
Another fun fact - it's also great as an ingredient when cooking! Download the free beer recipe ebook below for some delicious recipes.
So, drink up (in moderation) and live a happy healthy life!
Cheers!
