Sit Back, Relax And Enjoy A Beer – It's Good For You!
by: News Canada
(NC)—Summer is often a time of unabashed enjoyment, when sitting on a patio soaking up the sun makes us forget our long, cold winter. But for some, summer can also be a time of watching waistlines and getting into shape. What may come as a surprise to many is that enjoying a beer this summer can be part of both agendas – and might actually be good for you.
It's a common misconception that beer is fattening and unhealthy. The reality is that beer, enjoyed in moderation, can provide a myriad of health benefits.
Most Canadian beers, from nationally available brands like Labatt Blue Pilsener to smaller micro-brews, are made from only the finest natural ingredients – water, grains, hops and yeast — and do not contain any preservatives. Beer is an excellent source of B vitamins and contains soluble fibre and many antioxidants. Recent studies show that moderate consumption of beer may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stomach ulcers.
So, not only does beer have more of the good things we want, it also has less of the bad things we don't want. Fat, for example. Beer contains no fat and has fewer calories than most people probably think. When compared to juices, colas and even brown rice, beer actually has the fewest calories.
Did you know
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12 oz. serving of Labatt Blue has only 140 calories
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12 oz. serving of juice has 180 calories
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12 oz. serving of cola has 150 calories
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1 cup of brown rice has 214 calories
So, from now on, enjoying a beer does not have to be a guilty pleasure. Enjoyed in moderation, beer is better for you than you may have thought.
For more information on beer visit www.labattblue.ca. Cheers!
- News Canada
Easy Trail Mixes
by: Deborah Shelton
Before you set off on your next family walk or outing, try making one of these super easy trail mixes to keep your energy up.
* Quick Fix Mix
2 cups mini pretzels
1 cup cheese snack crackers
1 cup honey roasted peanuts
1 cup raisins
Place all ingredients into a plastic baggie, seal, and then shake. Enjoy!
* Chocolate Popcorn Mix
2 cups spoon size shredded wheat cereal
2 cups popped popcorn
1 cup dried cranberries
3 Tbsp. milk chocolate chunks
Recipe courtesy of First Lady Laura Bush
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6
cups left over mashed potatoes
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 medium onion, diced 1/2 lb. of bacon, diced, cooked
and drained well (freeze bacon for easier cutting)
1 large red pepper, diced
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2
cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 cup chives,
minced
4 tbsp. sour cream aprox.
2-3 cups of whipping cream, half and half or milk
Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper to taste |
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a large soup pot, saute onions and red pepper over
medium heat in 2 tablespoons butter until onions
are clear. Add bacon, potatoes and whipping cream
to desired consistency. Skim milk or chicken stock
may be used to reduce calories. Salt and pepper
to taste. Serve with a garnish of a dollop of sour
cream, grated cheese and chives. |
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