12 Unexpected Benefits of Beer
12 Unexpected Benefits of Beer That Give You Good Reasons To Drink It A cold lager is refreshing on a summer afternoon, while a hearty porter or stout will warm you up faster than cuddling by a fire on winter’s coldest nights. But beer, a crowd pleaser for all tastes and all seasons, also brings unexpected benefits. A couple of those a day will quickly lead to a beer belly, but don’t take a vow of sobriety just yet! Here are 12 nutritious reasons to raise a glass or bottle to your good health: 1. Portion control Beer is conveniently packaged in a portion-control bottle. It’s easy to limit it to one—or at least keep track of how many you’ve had. 2. It’s rich in B vitamins Beer is full of B vitamins from the yeast. Unfiltered beer is especially high in B3, B6 and folic acid (B9). B3 aids in cell repair and B6 eases PMS. Folic acid aids in colon cancer prevention. 3. It’s high in fiber Beer contains fiber, which acts as a natural laxative. It also slows the rate at wh...