Of the many pleasures in life, beer is one of my favorites. There is nothing like sipping on a tall, cold one while watching the game or a fight. I spent about five years living in Germany where I got to love the good stuff, and though I'd drink wine occasionally, beer has always been my adult beverage of choice.
Lately I've been making a switch to the wine, mostly for the health benefits. Though some evidence suggests that a couple of beers a day may have benefits, there is a massive amount of study showing wine in moderation is healthy.
Its well known that a substance called resveratrol found in red wine can help prevent blood clots, thereby reducing the risks of heart attack and stroke. Resveratrol has also been shown to stop the growth and spread of some cancers. Recently,Harvard Medical School issued a press release about how red wine is very effective against prostate cancer in men. Resveratrol and saponin, another compound in red wine, have been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol.
To me this is all good news. A lot of wines are very good once you get used to the change in style. Though wine may not carry the machismo of a six pack, you can pretend to be sophisticated amongst your "down it and burp" friends. You just have to sample until you find some you like, which is actually not a bad past time and can turn into a hobby. If you also happen to outlive all the hardcore tough guys who think wine is soft, well... who's macho then.
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