Another reason to drink beer!

I love reading health tips from www.active.com and particularly today this one hit home -

Keep Drinking Beer

Controlling stress is a surprisingly important factor in optimizing metabolism. When we're stressed out, over-worked, and under-slept, we will have hormonal imbalances that increase the production of cortisola powerful appetite stimulant that will cause us to overeat and store fat. There is a lot of evidence to support the notion that people should continue to do the things they enjoy and eat the foods they love (in moderation of course), without getting all stressed out about it.

And you just might do your heart a favor and stave off a heart attack later on if you have one or two drinks now.

In Germany, researchers have shown that beer drinking is associated with a decreased risk for heart disease. But according to Tufts researcher, Dr. Jose Ordovas, this is most likely due to the "celebratory effect." That is to say, because Germans tend to drink beer socially and have a good time, they experience health benefits from the reduced stress that accompanies such activities.


Makes sense, we all need a stress reliever! For me that means a 45 minute workout + 1-2 light beers. At least it equals less calories than sitting on the couch eating chocolate cake!