03/07/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/07/2023 10:08
When the calendar turns to March, Americans love to celebrate Irish culture, often with parades, corned beef and cabbage and a frosty mug of green beer.
The colorful brew is simply regular beer dyed green using food coloring or natural ingredients like spirulina. While there are no special ingredients or additives to make green beer either healthier or more harmful than "normal" beer, the health impacts may surprise you.
The good news? Some types of beer contain antioxidants like polyphenols, which have been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.
However, there are some health drawbacks to green beer - especially if you drink too many in a short period of time. More than three alcoholic drinks an hour is considered excessive and consistently drinking at that rate can cause health issues. Here are some things to consider:
You don't need bartender skills to indulge in a green beer on March 17. Simply place a drop of green food coloring (liquid, not gel) into the bottom of a glass, then fill with light-colored beer (or a nonalcoholic alternative) and enjoy!
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