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A recent study has found that beer drinkers have terrible nutrition but we have to ask “What’s wrong with peanuts?” Weve that, “Words to Drink By” and more.
New Study Finds That Beer Drinkers Have Terrible Diets
Hey what’s wrong with peanuts? Just sayin’.
According to new research presented by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, beer drinkers tend to have lower-quality diets, engage in less physical activity, and are more likely to smoke cigarettes compared to those who consume wine, liquor, or a combination of alcoholic beverages.
“Alcohol overuse is the leading cause of cirrhosis in the US,” said Madeline Novack, chief resident at Tulane School of Medicine’s internal medicine residency program and lead author of the study. “Lifestyle changes are key to managing and preventing these conditions, starting with understanding the link between alcohol use and poor nutrition.”
The study surveyed 1900 US adults alcohol consumers, 38.9% of them beer purists and according to SciTechDaily, found that beer drinkers fared considerably worse than win and/or spirits consumers when it comes to a heathy and nutritious diet.
According to Novak, one of the key reasons that beer drinkers eat so terribly is the kinds of foods served more commonly in barroom settings (foods high in fat and salt and carbs…lots of processed meats). Wine on the other hand pairs more conveniently when paired with meals complete with meat, vegetables, and dairy.
Words to Drink By
“To get something new done you have to be stubborn and focused, to the point that others might find unreasonable.” —Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and CEO
(Courtesy Carlsberg)
Carlsberg Develops Healthy Red Barley Beer
That’s what the Danish multinational brewer is suggesting and there’s a particular reason for that.
According to the Drinks Business, the new beer that Carlsberg has developed, shouldn’t be confused with a traditional red ale, which is usually crafted using roasted barley and malt. Its new 4.6% ABV lager has the addition of anthocyanins, which are found in grape skins and can boost memory as well as cut the risk of diabetes and cancer.
Dr Zoran Gojkovic, the director of brewing science, yeast and fermentation at Carlsberg, told The Telegraph , “the color is from anthocyanins, a little bit like those in the grape skins used in wines. There are different anthocyanins, there are about 6,000 of them. These beers do have a reminiscence of an amazing taste like a wine, but it is a beer – so it’s a little bit of a crossover.”
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