The beer is one of the most popular beverages worldwide, there are different types and styles of production that do differ in color, flavor, aroma and alcohol content. For example, they can be divided into top-fermented beer (Ale ) and low fermentation ( Lager). The Ale is characterized by a high percentage of alcohol and are very aromatic, with emphasis on the Stout (Irish) and Hafe-Weizen or Weissbier (German). On the other hand, Lager is distinguished by its taste and aroma hops are dominated by and malted barley, highlighting five varieties: Pilsner (the most widespread in Chile), Dortmund, Munich , Bock Marzen and, most of them of German origin.
consumption moderate alcohol has beneficial effects for the organism as clinically increases the so-called "good cholesterol ( or High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)), which helps eliminate the "cholesterol bad "or Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), which accumulate in the blood vessels, producing atheromas or obstructions, reducing the lumen of blood vessels and therefore decreases blood flow and oxygenation tissues.
consumption moderate alcohol has beneficial effects for the organism as clinically increases the so-called "good cholesterol ( or High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)), which helps eliminate the "cholesterol bad "or Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), which accumulate in the blood vessels, producing atheromas or obstructions, reducing the lumen of blood vessels and therefore decreases blood flow and oxygenation tissues. 
Beer is a natural drink that contains no fat and contains vitamins, minerals and other substances with functional properties, so its use may be included in any balanced diet. Also , contains folic acid essential to prevent megaloblastic anemia , In which red blood cells grow in size, but not mature, so they are not functional. It also contains polyphenols , which are natural antioxidants and potentially involved in protection against cardiovascular disease and in reducing the aging of the body. 
beer consumption contributes a significant amount of soluble fiber , and can complement the fiber intake of other foods. Another great feature is that it is easily digested and stimulus appetite. Its rich natural extracts makes a good snack because it stimulates the taste buds and appetite. It is also low in sodium , which would be a variety to diets of hypertensive patients. 
What about calories? Calories are units that express the energy content of food. Yes we eat more calories than are expended, the excess is stored as fat . Each person has a daily caloric expenditure depends on 2 factors: individual metabolism and physical activity . Many say that beer is fattening, other studies say there is no association. To do the math, beer contains little sugar and no fat, therefore, each gram of alcohol has 7 calories. Beer containing 5 percent alcohol per 100 cc, equivalent to 35 calories alcohol intake. (Consider that a can of Coca-Cola has 137 calories approx.) So to drink beer!
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