Beer is one of the oldest beverages that has ever been produced by humans.
In stead of men, it was actually women who were the ones brewing it. It was also part of the daily diet of the Egyptian pharaos.
1. With it's high levels of silicon, beer is great for your bones as the silicon helps with bone density.
2. It contains folic acid as well as Vitamin B12 which plays a key role in the normal functioning of the brain.
3. It can keep diseases at bay. With moderate intake, the chances of Alzheimers is lower and it also reduces the risk of Diabetes by 25%.
4. It can reduce weight gain and has anti-aging properties with the increase of Vitamin E as antioxidant.
5. It promotes urination and can lower the risk of kidney- and gallstones because it lowers cholesterol levels.
6. It reduces the risk of strokes by 50% as the blood flow improves and the arteries becomes more flexible.
I need to have a beer now...can't miss out on all these benefits!
Cheers!
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