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  • Drinking Beer Can Help Prevent Alzheimers

    According to a recent study drinking a few pints of beer a day actually does the brain good, actually cutting the risk of Alzheimer’s.

    In fact scientists found that a limited daily intake of beer reduces brain inflammation and helps flush out harmful toxins.

    Scientists say 2 medium sized glasses of wine or a few large vodkas would have a similar effect however they did warn that 6 pints damages the central nervous system.

    Research involved mice and testing how their brains reacted to different levels of alcohol.

    Find out more https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5488681/drinking-two-pints-of-beer-a-day-cuts-alzheimers-risk-but-six-can-cause-it/

  • Should You Reach for that Pint or Take a Shot Instead?

    Usually during this time of the year most people make resolutions regarding their health and fitness. If you are one of them, you may have wondered which drink to order at the bar that would be better for your health – beer or hard liquor?

    It’s important to understand that drinking should always be done in moderation and that means sticking to the daily recommended amount, however if calories and content are more of a concern, then you may want to know this.

    1. A regular serving of beer contains 150 calories and light beer 105. A shot of hard liquor contains around 96 calories.
    2. Don’t add mixers to your hard liquor because this will pack on the calories. For example a shot of hard liquor in a glass of orange juice is 216 calories. Opt for seltzer, water and ice instead.
    3. Hard liquor such as gin and vodka is carb and protein free. Regular beer contains carbs and a small amount of protein.
    4. Beer has a small amount of vitamins and minerals such as B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and selenium while hard liquor has none.

    Read more at https://www.livestrong.com/article/465239-which-is-healthier-beer-or-hard-alcohol/

  • Alcohol May Soon be Thing of The Past According to Research

    According to recent research, Western societies could give up alcohol in a generation, and opt instead for hangover free synthetic alcohol.

    “Alcosynth” a synthetic alcohol will give the same effect as alcohol without the associated hangover, sickness and throbbing headache.

    Professor David Nutt, a former government drugs advisor teaching at Imperial College also believed tobacco and cigarettes will be replaced by electronic cigarettes within a decade.

    Professor Nutt said in another decade or 2, Western societies wouldn’t drink alcohol except on special occasions. Find out more http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/alcohol-give-up-generation-hangover-free-replacement-alcosynth-david-nutt-tobacco-cigarettes-a8115406.html

  • Tax Plans Target Beer

    A radical tax hike has been proposed by anti-alcohol lobbyists which would see us saying goodbye to cheap schooners and pints.

    Under the proposed changes excise on alcohol will rise by 10 per cent. The tax on draught beer would also be increased to match the tax imposed on packaged beer at bottleshops.

    Light beer at pubs would increase more than 5 times and tax on mid-strength ale would double. Tax on full strength lager would rise by 50 per cent.

    The rise in tax would mean Australians pay $2.9 billion in extra taxes and reduce their consumption of alcohol by an estimated 9.4 per cent.

    Source: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/the-end-of-cheap-beer-radical-alcohol-tax-plan-put-to-government-20180103-h0cun9.html

  • The Worst Alcoholic Drinks for Your Skin

    It’s finally holiday season again and for most of us that means drinking, usually alot of it but too much drinking or drinking more than usual can actually cause havoc on the skin.

    Here’s how 7 common alcoholic drinks affect your skin negatively.

    1. Tequila – tequila has the least sugar so it should have the least impact on your skin. It’s less likely to cause inflammation and breakouts but make sure you avoid the lick of salt if you want to avoid the hangover.
    2. Beer- It has antioxidants and other anti-ageing benefits. It also usually has a lower alcohol content and people tend to drink it more slowly.
    3.  Gin and tonic or Vodka Tonic – Gin and vodka are less likely to cause a hangover. They are also lower in salt and sugar so its better for your skin.
    4. White wine – High in sugar and inflammatory so it can result in cell damage and increased skin aging.
    5. Mojito – Loaded in sugar and sugar syrup too of these can cause a breakout and spike your insulin levels.
    6. Margarita – High in sugar and salt, margaritas are often associated with hangovers and puffiness. The high sugar also has aging qualities long term.
    7. Red wine – Promotes blood vessels opening and therefore linked to increased redness. It’s also a histamine releaser, promoting redness and flushing.

    For more go to https://www.hit.com.au/scoopla/life/the-7-worst-alcoholic-drinks-for-your-skin?station=southwest&geoRedirect=true

  • Study Claims Different Alcohols Bring on Different Moods

    According to a new study, different alcoholic beverages may bring on different moods and emotions in people.

    For example drinking red wine may cause people to feel both sexy and tired while vodka, gin and rum may make people more aggressive.

    The researchers found that 25 per cent of people involved in the study felt sexy after drinking red wine and 60 per cent felt tired.

    The study is significant because it may help us solve the problem of drunken brawls and violence, by identifying which alcohols make people react more aggressively.

    Researchers also found people who drank spirits felt more tearful when compared with red wine, beer and white wine drinkers.

     

    Find out more http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/study-different-types-of-alcohol-found-to-elicit-different-moods/news-story/be1b8c3683c2183ec8a2a6a783deb03d

  • ABS Detects Increase in Alcohol Consumption

    According to figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the amount of alcohol being consumed has increased for the first time since 2006-07.

    Figures revealed that beer remains the biggest key driver in all categories.

    The consumption of wine also increased as did the consumption of spirits.

    Another alcohol category that saw an increase in consumption was cider.

    The good news is that problem alcohol consumption has been decreasing, indicating that responsible drinking messages are getting through to drinkers.

    Read more at https://www.theshout.com.au/apparent-alcohol-consumption-increases/

  • Beer Cocktails to Quench Your Summer Thirst

    If the Shandy has been the only beer cocktail you’ve had recently, you may want to give this Spicier Shandy a try.

    Ingredients include,

    • The juice of one lime
    • 100mL of very cold, good ginger beer
    • 100mL very cold beer
    • 1 lime round
    • A pinch of salt

    Then, fill a glass with ice and leave it to chill. Remove the ice add the lime juice, ginger beer and regular beer to the glass and gently stir with a long spoon.

    Add a little salt on a lime round and float it on top the glass.You can also add a shot of vodka or gin.

    For more beer recipes go to https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2017/10/these-beer-cocktails-will-keep-your-summer-sudsy/

  • Singapore Develops Probiotic Beer

    Researchers in Singapore have developed a beer that is unlike any other, in-fact whereas regular beers can affect your stomach negatively, this beer can actually improve your gut health and boost your immune system.

    Creator and food researcher Alcine Chan had experimented with the recipe for almost a year until getting it right.

    She explained that hops are the main ingredient in beer that kills probiotics, so researchers had to find a way for the probiotics to overcome the hops.

    Chan said she drew inspiration from probiotic yoghurt and dairy drinks. Find out more http://www.goodfood.com.au/drinks/beer-cider/good-for-your-beer-gut-singapore-scientists-hope-for-probiotic-beer-hit-20170731-gxm5fn

  • Craft Beer Bouquets Are a Thing

    Brewquets are a Sydney based company delivering unconventional bouquets that replace flowers with craft beer.

    If you’re bored with the old favourites of chocolates and flowers, you’ll love the idea of Brewquets, a bouquet of delicious craft beers.

    The interestingly presented craft beers are handpicked weekly by company founder Anna Jackson from local brewers, providing the perfect alternative gift delivery for birthdays, anniversaries or any occasion.

    See more at http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/drinks/drinks-news/2016/4/craft-beer-bouquets/