Is beer good for your bones?
Coming off an exciting Super Bowl weekend, I’m sure many of you had your share of your favorite beers. But fear not, a new study says that drinking your favorite lager could actually be good for your bones!
Basically this study
* Beer contains a nutrient that can strengthen bone.
* In moderation, beer can contribute to a healthy diet.
* Wine isn’t the only alcoholic beverage that does our bodies some good.
The study of 100 commercial beers in the February issue of the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture by Charles Bamforth and Troy Casey of the University of California Davis examined the silicon content that results from different ingredients and brewing processes.
Over the years, scientists have uncovered a number of health benefits in beer. The beverage contains folate, for example, which helps prevent cancer and reduces the risk of birth defects. Beer can also limit kidney stones and gallstones. And it can lower the risk of late-onset diabetes.
Like everything else though, you should really enjoy beer and wine in moderation.
