Beer and Health
Good for Heart and Circulation
Health and beer get along well. It has been scientifically proven, that drinking beer in moderation protects from cardiovascular diseases and other civilisation diseases. Beer provides important vitamins and mineral nutrients.
When enjoyed modestly, beer has a positive effect on the bone structure. This is the result of a study published by the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition". According to the study, beer is rich in mineral silicon which has a constitutional effect on the human bones.
It was also found out that the silicon nurtures the skeletal system and therefore protects from osteoporosis.
Calories – is beer fattening?
It has been proven, that beer belongs to the most low-calorie drinks. And when the general public speaks of a beer belly, it does beer a big disservice! Beer has, depending on the sort, approx. 450 kcal (=1870 kJ) per litre. Only mineral water, coffee (without milk and sugar) and tea (without milk, lemon or sugar) have less calories. Milk, for instance, has 600 calories per litre and wine 700 calories. Spirits have approx. 3,000 calories per litre.
The energy suppliers are alcohol as well as the carbohydrates in the beer. One gramme of alcohol has a gross calorific value of 7 kcal /29 kJ, one gramme of carbohydrates 4 kcal /17 kJ.
If you still have the feeling that you are putting on weight when drinking beer in moderation, you should take a closer look at your eating and drinking habits. Because the hops in beer as well as the carbonic acid lead to a higher stomach acid secretion than other alcoholic beverages. This can result in an increased appetite. If you have an insatiable appetite for a good meal after drinking half a beer, you shouldn't blame beer for increasing your weight.
Comparison of Calories
Health and beer get along well. It has been scientifically proven, that drinking beer in moderation protects from cardiovascular diseases and other civilisation diseases. Beer provides important vitamins and mineral nutrients.
When enjoyed modestly, beer has a positive effect on the bone structure. This is the result of a study published by the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition". According to the study, beer is rich in mineral silicon which has a constitutional effect on the human bones.
It was also found out that the silicon nurtures the skeletal system and therefore protects from osteoporosis.
Calories – is beer fattening?
It has been proven, that beer belongs to the most low-calorie drinks. And when the general public speaks of a beer belly, it does beer a big disservice! Beer has, depending on the sort, approx. 450 kcal (=1870 kJ) per litre. Only mineral water, coffee (without milk and sugar) and tea (without milk, lemon or sugar) have less calories. Milk, for instance, has 600 calories per litre and wine 700 calories. Spirits have approx. 3,000 calories per litre.
The energy suppliers are alcohol as well as the carbohydrates in the beer. One gramme of alcohol has a gross calorific value of 7 kcal /29 kJ, one gramme of carbohydrates 4 kcal /17 kJ.
If you still have the feeling that you are putting on weight when drinking beer in moderation, you should take a closer look at your eating and drinking habits. Because the hops in beer as well as the carbonic acid lead to a higher stomach acid secretion than other alcoholic beverages. This can result in an increased appetite. If you have an insatiable appetite for a good meal after drinking half a beer, you shouldn't blame beer for increasing your weight.
Comparison of Calories
| 200 ml beer | 78 kcal |
| 200 ml apple juice | 96 kcal |
| 200 ml milk | 136 kcal |
| 200 ml red wine |
148 kcal |
| 200 ml fruit yoghurt |
164 kcal |
