- My sister sent me this great link about how beer can help prevent weak bones. Beers with high levels of hops and barley are the best.
- I went with my brother, brother-in-law, dad and hubby to International Tap House in Chesterfield last weekend. The 35 beers on tap were picked by STL Hops and there were some great ones! We had a sampler and several regular beers, including a Pilgrims Dole and a Bell's Two-Hearted. Fun times hanging out with the boys drinking great beer!
- My brother also told me about an article in the New York Times discussing the resurgence of growlers - The New Old Way to Tote Your Beer. The benefits? Fresh beer, variety, economical, and ecologically-friendly! Would love if this trend makes it way to Mid-Missouri!
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Odds and ends
I am even more amazed and inspired by some of the blogs I read regularly now that I have attempted to blog. Time gets away so quickly and it truly is a commitment! Here are a few odds and ends that could constitute a whole post but I have been putting off.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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!
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!
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