Practical info for the smarter drinker
We’ve all heard the addictive properties of cigarettes. We’re told not to have a single one – they’re as addictive as heroine! Well, what about alcohol? What causes us to become addicted, and will simply drinking more lead us toward addiction? Let’s start with alcohol tolerance. It’s true that the more we drink, the more …
Whatever happened to Resveratrol, the supposedly magical compound found in grape skins and red wine? For a while it was big news and even linked to the “French Paradox”, a way to describe how wine-loving Parisians can enjoy a rich and boozy diet with a relatively low incidence of coronary disease. Now, it seems to …
Hangover cures can be based on science, superstition or personal taste. A hangover cure can be a cultural totem or tradition, or a family secret passed down from generation to generation. And, some of them can be pretty weird. We’ve all heard about the benefits of protein-rich breakfasts, tomato-y Bloody Marys and tall glasses of …
Thanks to hellawella for sending us this very interesting infographic of 55 different types of beer and the calories and carbs they contain. Not surprisingly, the tastier and more flavorful beer are at the end list – i.e. Stone’s Arrogant Bastard Ale, Sam Adams, and Anchor Steam. On the other hand, I was surprised to …
