Are there advantages to drinking beer? Quoting an article from the "Celebrator" (vol. 3, no. 4, p. 3. July/August, 1990) "Drinking found helpful in cholesterol studies." "The diets of 19,349 men in Framingham, Puerto Rico, and Honolulu were examined and the subjects were followed for an average of six years. The diets of those who had experienced heart attacks were compared with the diets of those who had not . . . . Only one dietary difference emerged. Alcohol consumption was 33 to 100 percent higher in those free of coronary heart disease . . . . " Having spent years studying heart disease, they (the researchers) emerge with the advice,
Have another drink."
In synopsis, nearly 600 scientific papers proclaim that moderate drinking
is beneficial to your health. Additionally ("Celebrator," as above,
p. 10) quotes a Surgeon General's Workshop on health promotion and aging
that states "that moderate consumption of alcohol may curb some diseases."
But drink in moderation.
Weizenbier in particular is healthy, not only being high in lacoflavine
(Vitamin B), but also with additional measurable nutritional values, providing
protein, carbohydrates, phosphorus, thiamin, riboflavin and niacin (NWBA
flyer). Edelweiss is quoted as being 5.5 % alcohol by volume (a domestic
beer is normally ca. 4.8 % by volume) and Edelweiss has a calorie count
of ca. 255 calories per 1/2 liter bottle; this equals 180 calories per 12
ounce serving. Count your calories, but don't give up beer, especially Edelweiss.
Overindulgence is not recommended; however, in moderation beer can be healthy,
especially a beer with the Hefe (yeast) left in, as a good old-fashioned
home-brew, or a good, fresh Weizenbier such as Edelweiß
Hefetrüb. The Germans refer to beer as "Mana"
or "Flüßiges Brot" (liquid bread), and brew a stronger
beer for the lenten season.
Is Beer Good for You? "MANA"