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Lucknow. In our country, whenever the name of alcoholic drinks or liquor comes up, people often frown and start complaining about the harm it causes to health. It is true that excessive consumption of alcohol ruins the body, but there is another side to the coin. ‘Excess of everything is bad’ – this saying also applies to beer. Recent scientific research has shown that if beer is taken in a certain and very limited quantity, it can prove to be helpful for health in some cases. People have been consuming beer for thousands of years. It is made by fermenting cereal grains (such as barley), yeast, and hops, typically containing 4% to 6% alcohol.
Regular and light beer: Know how much is the nutrition?
Beer is generally considered to be ’empty calories’ (with no nutrients), but the reality is that due to it being made from grains and yeast, it contains many types of vitamins and minerals.
| Nutrients (per glass) | Standard (Regular) Beer | light beer |
| calories | 153 | 103 |
| protein | 1.6 grams | 0.9 grams |
| carbs | 13 grams | 6 grams |
| magnesium | 5% of daily value | 4% of daily value |
| phosphorus | 4% of daily value | 3% of daily value |
| selenium | 4% of daily value | 3% of daily value |
| Vitamin B12 | 3% of daily value | 3% of daily value |
| pantothenic acid | 3% of daily value | 2% of daily value |
| alcohol | 13.9 grams | 11 grams |
| fat | 0 grams | 0 grams |
Apart from these, potassium, calcium, thiamine, iron and zinc are also found in small quantities in both the beers. Light beer has two-thirds the calories and less alcohol than regular beer. However, experts believe that fruits and vegetables are the best sources of these nutrients; Beer should never be used to fulfill the nutritional needs of the body.
Can be beneficial for heart health
Many scientific studies have revealed that consuming beer in very small or moderate quantities can reduce the risk of heart diseases. A research conducted on 36 overweight adults for 12 weeks showed that drinking limited amounts of beer improved the antioxidant properties of good cholesterol (HDL) in the body. But remember, this benefit is limited to limited quantity only. If its quantity increases, it increases the risk of serious heart diseases and stroke manifold.
Improve blood sugar level and prevent diabetes
According to research, consuming very small amounts of beer or alcohol has been shown to improve insulin resistance. This can reduce the overall risk of type-2 diabetes to a great extent. Keep in mind that being addicted to alcohol is fatal for health, so before reaching any conclusion, consult your doctor or health expert.