Three beers a day keep the doctor away

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By: Jeppe Wojcik

Beer makes you fat and unhealthy.

That’s a common conception of the golden drops of hoppy goodness.

However, new research indicates that this is not actually the case – good health just might be hidden at the bottom of a beer glass.

Contrary to the common view, beer has lots of health benefits that make it at least as healthy as wine when it’s consumed in small amounts. Moderate consumption can mean as much as three glasses a day, when paired with a healthy diet.

Along with its many other virtues, beer can help prevent cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and high blood pressure.

These are just a few of the conclusions from the recent international conference ‘Beer and Nutrition’, hosted by the University of Copenhagen.

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http://sciencenordic.com/three-beers-day-keep-doctor-away

[Art_from_Ark]

1. Yah, right, 3 beers a day keep the doctor away

And the Mayo Clinic says more than 2 cans of beer a day can raise the old blood pressure

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/blood-pressure/AN00318

[progressoid]

2. Size matters...

[marble falls]

12. Wheat beer ...... good.

[Beartracks]

3. Will watered down beer work, or is a good stout better?

I'm eager to conduct some research.



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[Speck Tater]

4. So my three beers a month isn't nearly enough? nt

[jaysunb]

5. I suffer from all 3 :cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and high blood pressure.

and drink at least three every day for the last thirty years. Hmmmmm

[OnyxCollie]

8. Beer's been keeping you alive for the last thirty years!

Don't stop now!

[leveymg]

6. I'll go tell my wife.

I can hear her laughing, now.

[Lex]

7. The approximately 300 calories from liquid in 3 beers definitely won't help

me daily. I like how this was the conclusion presented the "Beer and Nutrition" conference. lol

[PatSeg]

9. This would really depend on the size of the person

Three glasses for a relatively large man could be the equivalent of one glass for a smallish woman.

Also, I think it could depend on the beer. Some beers are rich in B vitamins and have been considered healthy in moderation for many years.

To be on the safe side, maybe I should drink red wine one day and dark beer the next!!!!

[RoccoR5955]

10. I'm not sure

That I could drink 3 glasses of a good Belgian Tripel, or Belgian Golden Ale in one sitting.

I think that's more of a good reason for me to make more beer!

You know, in ancient times, beer was often used as medicine. There are a few books on how to make your own medicinal brews too.

So take up homebrewing, it's a fun hobby, and keeps friends coming around!

[sulphurdunn]

11. Civilization was invented

for the purpose of growing enough grain to make beer year round. Everything else followed.

[trotsky]

13. I'll drink to that! n/t

[hedgehog]

14. What kind of beer? I think my husband's home made stout is to Bud Lite as

homemade whole wheat bread is to Wonderbread!