10 Surprising Health Benefits of Beer
Beer drinkers rejoice: Your favorite brew may be healthier than you think.
However, the key to tapping into beer's benefits is moderation, meaning just one 12-ounce beer per day for women and men. Heavy drinking ups the threat of liver damage, some cancers, and heart problems. Bingeing on brewskis can also make you fat, since a 12-ounce regular beer has about 150 calories, while light beer has about 100.
Here are 10 surprising and healthy reasons to cheer about your next beer.
1. Stronger Bones
Beer contains high levels of silicon, which is linked to bone health. In a 2009 study at Tufts University and other centers, older men and women who swigged one or two drinks daily had higher bone density, with the greatest benefits found in those who favored beer or wine. However, downing more than two drinks was linked toincreased risk for fractures.
For the best bone-building benefits, reach for pale ale, since a 2010 study of 100 types of beer from around the word identified these brews as richest in silicon, while light lagers and non-alcoholic beers contained the least.
For the best bone-building benefits, reach for pale ale, since a 2010 study of 100 types of beer from around the word identified these brews as richest in silicon, while light lagers and non-alcoholic beers contained the least.
2. A Stronger Heart
A 2011 analysis of 16 earlier studies involving more than 200,000 people, conducted by researchers at Italy's Fondazion di Ricerca e Cura, found a 31 percent reduced risk of heart disease in those who quaffed about a pint of beer daily, while risk surged in those who guzzled higher amounts of alcohol, whether beer, wine, or spirits.
More than 100 studies also show that moderate drinking trims risk of heart attacks and dying from cardiovascular disease by 25 to 40 percent, Harvard reports. A beer or two a day can help raise levels of HDL, the good cholesterol that helps keep arteries from getting clogged.
3. Healthier Kidneys
A study in Finland singled out beer among other alcoholic drinks, finding that each bottle of beer men drank daily lowered their risk of developing kidney stones by 40 percent. One theory is that beer's high water content helped keep kidneys working, since dehydration increases kidney stone risk.
It's also possible that the hops in beer help curb leeching of calcium from bones; that lost calcium also could end up in the kidneys as stones.
4. Boosting Brain Health
A beer a day may help keep Alzheimer's disease and other dementia at bay, researchers say. A 2005 study tracking the health of 11,000 older women showed that moderate drinkers (those who consumed about one drink a day) lowered their risk of mental decline by as much as 20 percent, compared to non-drinkers. In addition, older women who downed a drink a day scored as about 18 months younger, on average, on tests of mental skills than the non-drinkers.
5. Reduced Cancer Risk
A Portuguese study found that marinating steak in beer eliminates almost 70 percent of the carcinogens, called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) produced when the meat is pan-fried. Researchers theorize that beer's sugars help block HCAs from forming.
Scientists also have found that beer and wine contain about the same levels of antioxidants, but the antioxidants are different because the flavonoids found in hops and grapes are different.
6. Boosting Vitamin Levels
A Dutch study, performed at the TNO Nutrition and Food Research Institute, found that beer-drinking participants had 30 percent higher levels of vitamin B6 levels in their blood than their non-drinking counterparts, and twice as much as wine drinkers. Beer also contains vitamin B12 and folic acid.
7. Guarding Against Stroke
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health found that moderate amounts of alcohol, including beer, help prevent blood clots that block blood flow to the heart, neck and brain the clots that cause ischemic stroke, the most common type.
8. Reduced Risk for Diabetes
Drink up: A 2011 Harvard study of about 38,000 middle-aged men found that when those who only drank occasionally raised their alcohol intake to one to two beers or other drinks daily, their risk of developing type 2 diabetes dropped by 25 percent. The researchers found no benefit to quaffing more than two drinks. The researchers found that alcohol increases insulin sensitivity, thus helping protect against diabetes.
9. Lower Blood Pressure
Wine is fine for your heart, but beer may be even better: A Harvard study of 70,000 women ages 25 to 40 found that moderate beer drinkers were less likely to develop high blood pressure a major risk factor for heart attack than women who sipped wine or spirits.
10. Longer Life
In a 2005 review of 50 studies, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that moderate drinkers live longer. The USDA also estimates that moderate drinking prevents about 26,000 deaths a year, due to lower rates of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. These benefits appear to apply in other countries as well, with an earlier study reporting that, if European beer drinkers stopped imbibing, there would be a decrease in life expectancy of two years and much unhappiness.
So lets cheers.....
60 Facts You May Not Know!!!
- If you are right handed, you will tend to chew your food on the right side of your mouth. If you are left handed, you will tend to chew your food on the left side of your mouth.
- To make half a kilo of honey, bees must collect nectar from over 2 million individual flowers
- Heroin is the brand name of morphine once marketed by 'Bayer'.
- Communications giant Nokia was founded in 1865 as a wood-pulp mill by Fredrik Idestam.
- Tourists visiting Iceland should know that tipping at a restaurant is considered an insult! In America tipping is forced upon customer at 15 to 18%.
- People in nudist colonies play volleyball more than any other sport.
- Albert Einstein was offered the presidency of Israel in 1952, but he declined.
- Astronauts can't belch - there is no gravity to separate liquid from gas in their stomachs.
- Ancient Roman, Chinese and German societies often used urine as mouthwash.
- The average person who stops smoking requires one hour less sleep a night.
- The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows. In the Renaissance era, it was fashion to shave them off!
- Because of the speed at which Earth moves around the Sun, it is impossible for a solar eclipse to last more than 7 minutes and 58 seconds.
- The night of January 20 is "Saint Agnes's Eve", which is regarded as a time when a young woman dreams of her future husband.
- There are over 25 million bubbles waiting to burst out of each bottle of Champagne
- Google is actually the common name for a number with a million zeros
- It takes glass one million years to decompose, which means it never wears out and can be recycled an infinite amount of times!
- Gold is the only metal that doesn't rust, even if it's buried in the ground for thousands of years
- Your tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end
- If you stop getting thirsty, you need to drink more water. When a human body is dehydrated, its thirst mechanism shuts off.
- Each year 2,000,000 smokers either quit smoking or die of tobacco-related diseases.
- When it originally appeared in 1886 - Coca Cola was billed as an Esteemed Brain Tonic and Intellectual Beverage.
- Zero is the only number that cannot be represented by Roman numerals
- Kites were used in the American Civil War to deliver letters and newspapers.
- The song, Auld Lang Syne, is sung at the stroke of midnight in almost every English-speaking country in the world to bring in the new year.
- For every real Christmas tree harvested, two to three seedlings are planted in its place.
- Drinking water after eating reduces the acid in your mouth by 61 percent
- Peanut oil is used for cooking in submarines because it doesn't smoke unless it's heated above 450°F
- The Shell Oil Company originally began as a novelty shop in London that sold seashells
- The roar that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is not the ocean, but rather the sound of blood surging through the veins in the ear.
- Nine out of every 10 living things live in the ocean
- The banana cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man
- Airports at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density
- Fish and Chip selling officially remained an offensive trade until 1940 due to the smell it produces
- The University of Alaska spans four time zones
- The tooth is the only part of the human body that cannot heal itself.
- In ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage. Catching it meant she accepted.
- Do you know the names of the three wise monkeys? They are: Mizaru (See no evil), Mikazaru (Hear no evil) and Mazaru (Speak no evil).
- Warner Communications paid $28 million for the copyright to the song Happy Birthday.
- Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
- A comet's tail always points away from the sun
- The Swine Flu vaccine in 1976 caused more death and illness than the disease it was intended to prevent
- Caffeine increases the power of aspirin and other painkillers, that is why it is found in some medicines.
- The military salute is a motion that evolved from medieval times, when knights in armor raised their visors to reveal their identity.
- If you get into the bottom of a well or a tall chimney and look up, you can see stars, even in the middle of the day.
- When a person dies, hearing is the last sense to go. The first sense lost is sight
- Trivia in Roman mythology was the goddess who haunted crossroads, graveyards and was the goddess of sorcery and witchcraft. She wandered about at night, and was seen only by the barking of dogs who told of her approach.
- In ancient times strangers shook hands to show that they were unarmed
- Strawberries are the only fruits whose seeds grow on the outside
- Avocados have the highest calories of any fruit at 167 calories per hundred grams
- It cost the soft drink industry $100 million a year for thefts committed involving vending machines
- The moon moves about two inches away from the Earth each year
- The Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust
- Due to earth's gravity it is impossible for mountains to be higher than 15,000 meters
- Men's shirts have the buttons on the right, but women's shirts have the buttons on the left
- Mickey Mouse is known as "Topolino" in Italy.
- Soldiers do not march in step when going across bridges because they could set up a vibration which could be sufficient to knock the bridge down
- The painting that won second place in a competition held by the US National Academy of Design was hanging upside down when it was judged.
- J. K. Rowling is the first person to become a billionaire by writing books.
- For every extra kilogram carried on a space flight, 530 kg of excess fuel are needed at lift-off
- The letter J does not appear anywhere on the periodic table of the elements
Qualities Women Look For in a Man
You thought looks and money is all women look for in a man? Well, not in every case. Here are some characteristics most women look for in their life partner…
1. Honesty
This is right on top on every woman’s list. Women really value trust and understanding in a relationship. If she ask’s you how is she looking in a particular dress and if you don’t like it, just say, “It’s looking nice but I’d still like it if you wear a red outfit, you look great in it.” So, sound positive, instead of talking negative. Lastly, don’t fool around with her feelings under the pretext of not wanting to hurt her. Be honest with her and she’ll love you for this.
2. Ambition
Women somehow don’t like men who’re lazy and least bothered about growing in their profession. You need to have the motivation and passion to get going and achieve your goals to be a successful person.
3. Loyalty
Women want men who’re committed and not commitment-phobic. So, unless you’re sure about getting married and being a one-woman man, do not think of being hitched. Every woman expects her man to be loyal. The least you could do is, give her all the attention when you’re with her, pay attention to what she’s saying and make her feel special.
4. Intelligence
This is an absolute must if you want to win her heart. It’s a fact that most women are attracted to smart men, who know how to hold an intelligent conversation. You should be the one in charge when it comes to taking important decisions after marriage. This will assure your woman that her needs and demands will be taken care of with better communication and understanding.
5. Protective nature
When a woman thinks of getting married, she obviously wants a man who can assure her that he values her more than anything in life. Gestures like putting a protective arm around her mean a lot to them. This will make her feel safe, secure, and loved. Do not hesitate if you have to take a stand for her. Do this and she’ll always respect you.
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How Men Test Women On a Date
I personally agree on most of the points...
If you think guys hardly prepare themselves before coming on a date, you may be wrong. Guys mostly take interest in settling on a good venue and making reservations in advance. That’s not all, men even judge women based on their secret test. Wondering what test? Here’s what you need to know before you go on a date…
1. Did You Show Up on Time?
Some men are quite punctual, so do not take three hours to dress up for your date. In case, you’re running late, make sure you inform him well in advance. Don’t keep him waiting for you at the venue. Their time is just as valuable as yours, so don’t waste it. Instead, get points for being prompt.
2. Did You Order For Something Simple?
Call it a judgment or first impression, guys do gather any information they can to decide if they like you. Also, it gives men an idea of how the tone of the rest of the date will go. So, watch out for what you order and how you behave. If you are serious about him, this is not the time to burn a hole in his pocket by ordering the most expensive dishes or just being there to eat, drink and make merry.
3. Are You Being Considerate?
This one is an unplanned test. He’ll see how well you react or adjust to unforeseen circumstances. For instance, if it starts raining on your date or you reach the restaurant and it’s closed, etc. If a guy says, “There’s another place six blocks away,” don’t act uptight or freak out. If you keep cool on your date, you’ll create a good impression. You need to show him that you’re just happy being there with him. Remember, he’s taking mental notes.
4. How Do You Answer His Questions?
Your guy may ask you some questions and wait for you to answer them. Think twice before you say something or it’ll be your last date with him. If you try to be fake and say things just to please him, you’re cheating. So, speak the truth and sound polite.
5. Did You Ask Him Questions About Himself?
Show some interest and ask him questions related to his family and career. This way he’ll at least know that you’re taking interest in knowing about him. And when we say ask him questions, we don’t mean prepare a list of questions and ask him one by one. Go slow and let it be a two way conversation.
Food That Burn Fat
Body fat is an ugly truth of life for most Indian men. Our lifestyle is such that it becomes almost impossible to avoid it.
Just sweating out in the gym day and night is not enough to reach your goal of losing your body fat when your mother is busy feeding you the butter-laced aloo ka paratha. Along with a healthy workout, food also plays a crucial role in reducing body fat.
Here are 7 foods that help in burning fat.
1. Eggs
Eggs are known to be high in protein which burns fat faster than other fatty foods. It also contains Vitamin B12, 8 minerals, iron, calcium and other macro nutrients, which aid the body in metabolizing fat.
2. Fish
Instead of reaching for your chicken curry next time, try opting for fish. Like eggs, fish is also a protein-rich food that burns more fat while being digested instead of carbohydrates or fats. They also contain Omega 3s which prevent the build-up of stress chemicals that induce fat abs especially tuna, salmon, mackerel, swordfish and flounder.
3. Green Tea
Green tea is almost like a magical drink that has the power to keep most health problems at bay. It keeps those extra inches away by preventing fats from getting absorbed by the body. Drinking a cup of green tea everyday goes a long way in helping you achieve a healthy life.
4. Oatmeal
Oatmeal not only helps in cutting down the fat content but its rich fiber content helps in the reduction of cholesterol. It also stays for a longer period in the stomach which takes care of your hunger pangs. However, its better to opt for a natural sweetener like honey instead of sugar.
5. Dairy Products
Dairy products are rich in calcium which is very effective in burning fat and even preventing its formation in the body. The amount of calcium in a person's body indicates how easily one gains fat. The more calcium present in your body, the easier it is to burn all the excess fat.
6. Berries
Berries, as we all know, are fiber-rich fruits. Raspberries are said to contain 8 grams of fiber in a cup. Strawberries have lower sugar content than other fruits while also being rich in in Vitamin C, which boosts metabolism in the body.Berries also have another component called pectin which force the fats to release their fat cells.
7. Green Vegetables
Green Vegetables have been tried and tested in their various health benefits. You should stop trying to shrink away from adding them into your diet as they have the power to reduce your waist size. Amongst the green vegetables, give special attention to spinach, cabbage and beans. Including a lot of salads into your everyday meal plan means getting closer to reducing the body's fat absorption.
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