Fri, 18 May 2012
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NEW 100-CALORIE COCKTAILS HIT STORE SHELVES JUST IN TIME FOR HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING
The holidays are a time of indulgence, often over indulgence. Most people are surprised to find that their favorite cocktails can have upwards of 600 calories. Each! And who stops at one? For the average woman, have three margaritas and you’ve hit your calorie count for the entire day.
Launched…
MODERATE ALCOHOL DRINKING MAY CUT ALZHEIMER’S RISK
Moderate alcohol consumption may help stave off memory problems and/or Alzheimer’s disease, a study shows.
Researchers reviewed 143 studies comprising more than 365,000 participants from 19 countries. Their analysis is published in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment.
Moderate drinking is defined as a maximum of one drink daily for…
14 HOUSEHOLD USES FOR BEER
Most of us don’t usually think of beer as an earth-friendly alternative to improving our gardens and lawns or dealing with a host of pests. However, if you can bring yourself to part ways with your favorite brew, or at least invest in some of the cheap stuff, you’ll be surprised by beer’s many uses.
CHICK BEER, THE “BEER FOR WOMEN”
Are you a woman who secretly enjoys beer yet can’t find one girly enough to suit your needs? Would you enjoy beer more if it were pink, low in carbs, and super sweet? Well never fear, because Chick Beer is here!
Created by a woman, Chick Beer is designed to appeal to the 25% of the market made up of lady beer drinkers. In theory,…
SAN DIEGO’S OWN VLING MIXERS LAUNCHED LAST WEEK
As of last week, San Diego was introduced to a brand new category in the beverage industry with VLING®, electrolyte-infused drink mixers. Launched at the prestigious Grand Del Mar property on July 18th, 2011, San Diegans had the pleasure of enjoying the full range of VLING®…
STAYING SKINNY AT HAPPY HOUR
With summer here and the longer day-light hours I find myself a bit less in the mood for my usual go-to glass of red wine at happy hour. The experts say, if you are going to drink, your best bet is heart-healthy red wine which contains fewer calories and carbohydrates than most other drinks….
NON-ALCOHOLIC WHEAT BEER BOOSTS ATHLETES’ HEALTH
The consumption of non-alcoholic weissbier, or wheat beer, has a positive effect on athletes’ health, according to a research study that gathered during the world’s largest study of marathons, “Be-MaGIC” (beer, marathons, genetics, inflammation and the cardiovascular system).
The study shows that after running a marathon race, athletes experience intensified inflammatory reactions….
