Katilian said:
Wait, beer is outright bad? without question? Borrowed from Wiki:
"The moderate consumption of alcohol, including beer, has been associated with a decreased risk of cardiac disease, stroke and cognitive decline.[26][27][28][29] Brewer's yeast is known to be a rich source of nutrients; therefore, as expected, beer can contain significant amounts of nutrients, including magnesium, selenium, potassium, phosphorus, biotin, and B vitamins. In fact, beer is sometimes referred to as "liquid bread".[30] Some sources maintain that filtered beer loses much of its nutrition.[31][32]; A 2005 Japanese study found that low alcohol beer may possess strong anti-cancer properties.[33] Another study found nonalcoholic beer to mirror the cardiovascular benefits associated with moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages.[34] However, much research suggests that the primary health benefit from alcoholic beverages comes from the alcohol they contain.[35] It is considered that overeating and lack of muscle tone is the main cause of a beer belly, rather than beer consumption. A recent study, however, found a link between binge drinking and a beer belly. But with most overconsumption it is more a problem of improper exercise and overconsumption of carbohydrates than the product itself.[36] There is conclusive evidence that heavy and prolonged consumption of alcohol leads to liver disease including cirrhosis and malignancy. Heavy alcohol consumption has also been linked to pancreatitis and gout.[37]"
It all comes down to moderation. While there is disagreement on how much is considered moderate, going out once a week for a couple of drinks isn't going to kill you at 60 and may very possibly improve your health. |
JK, sorry that was a bit harsh, just my evil humor, I´m no wiz at enghlish eather (I google every second word I write), your teachers probably only want the best for you but IMO it´s better to teach responsibility and to show that things aren´t always only good or bad, life is complicated and there is no easy way around it.It will however kill your wallet. Everytime i went drinking i'd look at my wallet and think... "Dang for what i paid to get some drinks I could of used to buy a video game that would of been fun for longer." (Even moderate wise you can get a video game for 20+ used.)
Which is why when I go to bars i usually go with my friends I just get a soda and hang out now. Even two drinks will usually run you 8-12 dollars. Its almost as bad as cigarettes. Stuff like that just costs way too much.
