Beer

"Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza." (Dave Barry)

Our recommendation for this week is beer, of which regular and moderate drinking is healthy. Its benefits range from a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, to positive effects on bone mineral density provided by the nutrients of the beer.

                                               

Those benefits are analyzed and discussed in the International Symposiums about Beer and Health which are held periodically.

Some of the most interesting comments for us from these symposiums are:

• Moderate consumers have a lower risk of mortality than both abstainers and excessive consumers. Moderate consumption is considered as no more than two beers a day for men and one for women;

• Beer is part of the Mediterranean Diet, which was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO;

• At least in healthy, young adults, beer in moderate amounts is as effective as water for rehydration and recovery after exercise. 

Although what we really like about beer is its taste, low alcohol, how refreshing it is, how well it accompanies any food, and the wide variety that it is available anywhere.

The most common beers are: Larger, Pilsner, Pale Ale, Porter and Stout. Choose yours and enjoy!

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