Busting the Beer Belly Myth - Drink Beer and Lose Weight

Описание: In this video Registered Dietitian Abbey Sharp busts the Beer Belly Myth once and for all and shows you how you can actually drink beer and lose weight.

People around the world have been under the assumption that regular beer drinkers gain weight and in turn develop what is commonly known as a "Beer Belly". Abbey makes it quite clear that the beer is in fact not the source of the weight gain. Beer itself is comprised of natural ingredients. It is also lower in calories than spirits or wine and is not especially high in sugar. The weight gain people experience comes from the type of foods commonly associated with beer drinking. Some examples of this are overloaded nachos, buffalo wings, potato chips, and pizza.

The real trick with beer is to sip and savor, be mindful of your consumption. Drinking one to two beers a day has actually been linked to a reduced risk of weight gain and heart disease. The key to making the beer work for you instead of against you is to enjoy it regularly and not abstain all week and then binge on the weekends. Also, avoid the bar food. That happy hour menu may look tempting but rest assured your waistline is going to be directly affected by your food choices when consuming beer.

There are many tasty alternatives to bar food that go nicely with beer and will keep that "Beer Belly" from magically appearing. Additionally, when used regularly these alternatives can and will result in weight loss.

One of these alternatives is Abbey's Brussel Sprout and Apricot Slaw with Beer Pesto Vinaigrette. Using Beer in Salad Dressings is a trick Abbey uses to cut back on calories without compromising flavor. She starts this unique slaw recipe off by shredding a few cups of Brussel Sprouts, Fennel, and Apple into a mixing bowl together with some finely diced Apricots. Then grind blanched whole almonds and Parmesan cheese in your food processor. Once that is ground down pretty fine add in parsley, almond oil, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and finally your favorite beer.

Grind this mixture up until you reach the consistency you're looking for. As a simple rule of thumb Lagers mix the best with sweet light greens, Pilsners go best with peppery greens, Wheat based beers pair best with fruity flavors, and English Ales go best with earthy veggies and grains. For this recipe Abbey uses a Triple Ale. This goes really well with cruciferous vegetables, also known as the cabbage family. Triple Ale also goes well with creamy dressings and stone fruits.

When ready to serve toss the greens with the pesto and top it off with toasted sliced almonds and shaved Parmesan cheese. This slaw is not only delicious, but it's incredibly healthy as well and an excellent alternative to those nachos you've been eyeing on the menu at your favorite bar. Mindful consumption of beer will avoid the dreaded "Beer Belly" phenomenon and has been shown to lead to weight loss as well as having additional health benefits. Don't believe the "Beer Belly" hype. A healthy, balanced diet can definitely include regular beer consumption.

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00:03 Busting the Beer Belly Myth - Drink Beer and Lose Weight video begins
00:11 Busting the Beer Belly Myth - Drink Beer and Lose Weight intro
00:29 Explanation of how drinking beer can in fact lead to weight loss
00:44 The "Beer Belly" myth is busted once and for all
00:56 Beer is not the cause of weight gain, the food consumed while drinking it is
01:25 Recipe for Abbey's Brussel Sprout and Apricot Slaw with Beer Pesto Vinaigrette is explained
01:49 Tips on the best beers to use for each type of slaw
02:01 Be mindful of your consumption
02:21 Regular, daily consumption is ideal - Avoid weekend binges
02:38 Busting the Beer Belly Myth - Drink Beer and Lose Weight video wrap up
02:41 Busting the Beer Belly Myth - Drink Beer and Lose Weight video end