Drink better than drink beer

According to a study published on the Danish Medical Journal website on 27 February, those who drink alcohol are healthier than those who drink beer.

Four scientists from the Danish National Institute of Public Health have studied 3.5 million purchase invoices at 98 grocery and food stores during the period from September 2002 to February 2003 and concluded that people who drink alcohol tend to buy healthier foods than beer drinkers.

People who drink alcohol often prefer to buy vegetables, olives, fish, lean meats and dairy foods than those who drink beer. Meanwhile, beer drinkers like to buy frozen food, pork, lamb, cold meats, crispy fried foods, butter, foods with sugar or made from vegetable fats and oils.

Danish research confirms the results of another international study that suggests that compared to people who use other alcoholic beverages, people who drink alcohol tend to eat vegetables, fish more and eat less. Saturated fats.

According to another Danish study, people who drink alcohol often have higher levels of education, higher incomes and better psychological status. Danish newspapers also suggest that people who drink moderately are at lower risk of cardiovascular disease and some types of cancer than those who drink beer.

PV