MORE ON HEALTH BENEFITS OF CRAFT BEER…

Here’s more good beer related health news from the Durango Herald’s article
“Beers to Your Health”.

 A few highlights...
•  For women, “drinking moderately lowers the risk of mental decline by 20 percent”
•  For men, “there is some evidence that consuming one to two beers per day can help decrease the chances of   blood clots by increasing HDL cholesterol” 
•  “Beer provides a quick way to get electrolytes back into the body”
•  Flavonoid content makes craft beer a heart-healthy beverage
•  Silicon content helps increase bone marrow density to fight osteoporosis
•  Yeast contributes vitamins and essential nutrients

*These benefits may not apply to everyone and practicing moderation is key.

Beer and bread are close food relatives. When looking at the comparative benefits of craft beer vs mass-produced beer, think of whole grain bread vs white bread.

Read full article here

ALSO:
The CCBA sponsored an in-depth report on the health benefits of beer.
Read Beer Benefits Report HERE