BEER
It may surprise some people to hear that drinking beer may have similar effects to those of red wine. Research shows that drinking beer helps keeps blood platelets from sticking together, which can help lower the risk of platelets a heart attack or stroke.
Certain pigmented antioxidants in both red wine and red grape juice had antiplatelet effects. However, unsurprisingly, white grape juice and white wine doesn't contain a high amount of these pigmented flavonoids and therefore doesn't afford the same protection as the darker varieties. Apparently, the same findings apply to light and dark beers.
The researchers found that drinking the dark, malty Guinness Extra Stout beer provided more protection than light-colored Heineken lager. So don't feel guilty in indulging in a beer or two, as it can have positive effects. Just make sure to choose dark beers, as those have the most benefit (not to mention the most flavor!).
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