You’ve heard over and over just how much of a downer drinking alcohol can be for your health, weight loss, and attitude. But some studies have also shown that boozing on occasion has some perks. And we agree—as you keep your imbibing under control and sipping in moderation.
So, this isn’t a green light to down six beers during your next company happy hour. But it’s kinda nice to know that you can hit the bar and a enjoy a drink or two for the sake of your well-being. check out the below benefits, and then bottoms up!
Category 1: Wine
- Red Wine Can Actually Burn Fat - It’s true: A glass of red could help you with your weight loss efforts. A study from Oregon State University revealed that the dark red grapes found in some types of red wine can help people manage obesity and a metabolic fatty liver, due to a chemical called ellagic acid. This chemical slows down the growth of fat cells and stops new ones from being created, which boosts the metabolism of fatty acids in liver cells.
- Alcohol Can Help Fight Colds - We’re not giving the okay to drink during a cold, but getting in the habit of drinking moderately can help prevent one. Two past studies found that the antioxidants in red wine can help you reduce your risk of a cold by a shocking 60 percent.
- Red Wine is Beneficial to Your Heart
- Drinking Moderately Can Improve Sexual Function in Men - Well, the heart-healthy antioxidants present in wine may deserve all the credit.
- And for Women, It Offers Libido-Boosting Powers - Women who drank one to two glasses of vino had heightened sexual desire, compared to ladies who didn’t down any vino, a Journal of Sexual Medicine study found. What makes the elixir so beneficial is a rich antioxidant profile that triggers nitric oxide production in the blood, which relaxes artery walls. This increases blood flow down south, creating feelings of sexual excitement.
- Red Wine Can Boost Your Memory
- Wine Can Make You Live Longer
- White Wine Is Weight-Loss Friendly - It seems that red wine gets all the credit for being healthy, but fear not, white wine lovers; there’s been previous evidence that supports white wine as the better option for weight loss. A study also found that white wine’s phenols have a higher antioxidant count than the ones found in red
- The resveratrol found in most red wines can enhance exercise performance, improve muscle strength and heart function—all benefits similar to endurance training.
Category 2: Beer
With its high calories and reputation as “liquid carbs,” beer seems to be anything but a healthy option at the bar.But, research proves that an ice cold brew can do wonders for the body. Just a rule of thumb: just as you would go redder with wine, go darker with beer to reap the benefits (But more on that later). Find out why we’re saying cheers to beer!
- Beer Has Vitamins - Whether you’re a fan of Bud Light or Guinness, beer is packed with B vitamins riboflavin and thiamin, plus high levels of magnesium, and calcium. But dark beers do have a slight advantage of being the better brew thanks to its high iron content, which helps oxygen circulate around the body better
- Beer Can Help You Recover Faster Post-Workout
- Beer Helps Protect the Brain
- Beer Can Strengthen Your Bones- Beer’s high source of silicon content is what’s responsible for an increase in bone density, according to a recent study. Moderate beer drinkers who consume 1-2 glasses a day are more likely to have that effect, but surprisingly, it’s women who reap the most benefits. The study reported that women who had two drinks per day saw their bone density increase up to 8.3 percent! Now, that’s a great excuse to hit the bar after work.
- Beer Can Alleviate Menopause Symptoms
- Beer Helps Your Kidneys
- Beer Can Reduce Diabetes Risk
Category 3: Liquor and Other Spirits
If you’re one who prefers the harder stuff, then you’re in luck! While gin, tequila, and other spirits are known to be stronger in alcohol, sipping on these liquors can help with weight loss, diseases, and even a sore throat. So, what do we have to say to that? Saluté!
- Like Wine, Vodka Is Also Heart-Friendly - As mentioned before, vodka can improve blood circulation, but the study above mentions that it helps the heart differently from vino. Vodka helps more collateral vessels to develop, which helps connect the heart to the lungs.
- Tequila Can Help You Lose Weight
- Cranberry and Vodka Can Boost Your Creativity
- Alcohol Can Soothe Sore Muscles
- Whisky Can Help a Sore Throat - While wine can reportedly help prevent a cold, this quick fix might help if one still strikes you down. Mix whisky with warm water and honey, and you’ll find temporary relief to a sore throat.
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