5. Post-workout recovery. Beer Yoga is the latest fitness craze sweeping the globe, according to the BBC. According to Men’s Health, the idea isn’t as crazy as it sounds. Apparently, rehydrating an overheated body with beer is more effective than lowly water.
6. Prevent cataracts. If you’re at risk for cataracts, follow the advice of Men’s Health, and drink a beer a day. The antioxidants may prevent cataracts from developing. However, be wary not to have more than 3 drinks a day. Doing so can have adverse affects on the eyes.
7. Lower blood pressure. If you have a choice between beer, wine or a cocktail, choose beer. Men’s Health says a Harvard study found beer drinkers are less likely to develop high blood pressure than are wine and liquor drinkers.
8. Nourish. Beer actually has nutrients. US News says beer contains soluble fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium, among other vitamins and minerals. While it’s not a significant source of nutrition and should not replace foods in your regular diet, you can drink a beer knowing you’re delivering nutrients to your body.
9. Bone health. US News explains that beer contains dietary silicon, which protects bones and connective tissue. One study even found that moderate drinkers were 38 percent less likely to have osteoporosis than were nondrinkers.
10. Improve cholesterol. The American Heart Association published a study last year that found moderate drinking helps slow the decrease of good cholesterol, according to US News.
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