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Beer is a very popular drink in our country. Spending time on a terrace drinking beer, with or without alcohol, is one of the most appreciated customs by Spaniards. However, although it may be a very common practice in our country, it is important to be clear about the quantity and quality of the nutrients that make this drink different, taking into the opinion of experts and the information about the ingredients that make it up. Always being aware that it is more advisable to consume it without alcohol than with alcohol and we can benefit in this way even more from its properties.
How is beer different from other drinks?
Beer has many positive points compared to other drinks. This is mentioned by various nutritionists, determining that, although they are not significantly more nutritious than other foods such as vegetables, fruits or cereals, they do have certain qualities. In fact, compared to other drinks, they can be much more beneficial
One of the main nutritional contributions of beer is its high mineral content. Magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, bioavailable silicon, potassium, zinc and sodium are found in this much-loved and consumed liquid. This is an amount of minerals that few beverages can match.
It is also important to mention that it contains vitamins, mainly from the B group (B1, B2 and B6) and C. But, in addition, antioxidants can be found, including polyphenols, which are present in hops. In addition, beer is an excellent source of fiber, and contains small amounts of protein and carbohydrates
What we must take into
It is true that beer can be much more beneficial than other beverages due to its nutrients and properties. However, we must be clear that beer has certain negative qualities, mainly when it contains alcohol.
One of them is the large number of empty calories that alcoholic beer has. If you are a consumer of this beverage, this information is relevant, especially if you are also trying to lose weight or maintain your weight. These calories do not provide nutrients and can be stored as fat in our body.
Alcohol can also interfere with the absorption of some vitaminsand minerals. In other words, despite containing vitamins and minerals such as B6 or calcium, if we drink beer with alcohol, it is possible that they are not properly assimilated. In addition, this substance consumed in excess can cause liver disease and effects on the immune system.