Wine v. Beer: Fight!
“Contrary to popular opinion, beer is as healthy—if not more healthy—than wine.”
Beer has B vitamins, folic acid, niacin, and antioxidants like polyphenols and ferulic acid according to Anheuser-Busch-endowed Professor Charles Bamforth at UC Davis. Beer also has soluble fiber and helps counter blockage of the arteries.
However, do most people know that? No. A poll shows that most people think that the healthiest booze is red wine followed by white wine, light beer, light-colored beer, and dark-beer. In reality, they’re all about the same. Most people also don’t believe that beer contains vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, though they do believe that beer has sugar, fat, and preservatives. All of that is wrong.
It’s all a matter of misconceptions. Although much of it probably has to do with media spin, I think much of this is due to the lack of nutritional labels on alcohol. It’s beyond me as to why the US hasn’t required them yet. Come on, Alcohol and Tobacco, Tax & Trade Bureau!
