Thursday, May 31, 2012

what to drink at the brew pup

Despite what has been going on, I had plans to go see some friends tonight at a local brew pup. I grew up and came of age in Seattle, so I love local beer, it's practically a rule here. So besides watching what I eat, I need to watch what I drink. This meant doing a little research, since beer doesn't list calories on the bottle (or can).

A Blue Moon has 164. Guinness has 128. Red Hook ESB has 179. Pyramid Hefeweizen has 170. Miller Lite 96.  Anyways, that is just a sample, it is worth thinking about.

Beer is also really high in carbohydrates, if you are trying to cut back on carbs it is important to remember that.

There is also some research that suggests darker beers have more health benefits than lighter beer, similar to how red wine has more flavonoids (which are supposed to have more antioxidants) and is better for you then white.

The best attitude for me is to think of beer as a treat. It's okay if I am eating well to have a beer a few times a week. Besides, the health benefits of spending time with my friends is invaluable.

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