Beer Low In Carbs
Okay everybody here’s the excuse you’ve been waiting for. University of California at Davis researchers say fears that beer has no place in a low-carbohydrate diet are unfounded.
“Beer, in moderation, can be part of a “low-carb” diet and potentially a good source of soluble fiber and prebiotic substances that promote digestion, according to Charles Bamforth, chair of the department of food science and technology.” In truth, the majority of beers on the market contain relatively low levels of carbohydrates — alcoholic drinks that contain mixers such as ginger ale, cola, tonic and tomato juice are far more charged with carbohydrate than is beer.
Now before everybody starts jumping up and down and celebrating, remember, calories…
If you want to drink beer, stick to beers with low calories because the alcohol contributes more to beer’s calorie content than do carbohydrates.
Salute!
