It is spring, summer (with its consequent operation bikini) is just around the corner and the objective is twofold: to have a good time having a few beers on the terrace and . Looking for tips for without giving up the good life? Well, ask yourself the right questions. We have considered, for example, what type of alcoholic beverages are more fattening. We all know that alcohol contains empty calories and is therefore included in the list of the five things you should never try. But are all types of alcohol equally fattening? Let’s analyze it.
Spain is one of the countries in Europe where the most non-alcoholic beer is consumed. And it is that, if you have not yet switched to this refreshing drink, today we give you four reasons to, at least, give it a try. 0.0 beer is rich in minerals, vitamins, proteins and antioxidants. More than 90% of its natural composition is water, so it is also moisturizing. But its benefits and properties do not end here, starting with its cardio and neuroprotective effect, as well as its absolute compatibility with any type of diet, with pregnancy and also with breastfeeding.
Among the benefits that you can find in a non-alcoholic beer, these would be four of the most relevant
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Cardiosaludable: This is due to as many polyphenols as it contains, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that prevent cholesterol. In addition, it reduces high blood pressure and serves as an excellent protector against diabetes and even aging.
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Fight insomnia: Beer hops are responsible for helping us sleep better, as it calms the nervous system thanks to its sedative effect. In addition, it stimulates serotonin.
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Suitable for athletes: Non-alcoholic beer is mostly water and hops, so it hydrates and thanks to the hops, it also has anti-inflammatory properties. With sports practice, a lot of energy is spent, and beer helps to recover those glycogen and glucose deposits since it basically has carbohydrates. In addition, it has a high content of potassium and group B vitamins that help recovery after sports.
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Compatible with a weight loss diet: 0.0 beer is hypocaloric, so it is practically fattening, since a high percentage is water. In addition, since it does not contain alcohol, it is suitable for pregnant women and also for infants.
Vodka, the worst drink
Alcoholics (unlike what happens with packaged foods) are not required to reflect nutritional information on the label. They are not, in fact, food itself. But you can investigate to see which ones have the most calories.
The calories in a drink are in line with the graduation. At the head of the list, therefore, are liqueurs, and specifically vodka, with 300 kilocalories for each 100-millilitre glass (a couple of shot glasses, for example. Then there are aniseed (297 kilocalories), whiskey and cognac (280), rum and gin (244), and pomace (222).The most explosive mixture is made by the Pina Colada (lemon juice, coconut and rum), a real bomb with 644 kcal (a Big Mac hamburger is 510 kcal)
Beer and wine, the least
On the other hand, beer and wine, two of the most consumed alcoholic beverages in our country, are among the least fattening. Thus, contrary to what many people think, a beer (200 cc) is only 70 kcal and a can, 105. In the case of wine, a glass of red represents 74 kcal and white, 79.