{"id":15805,"date":"2015-07-04T12:58:58","date_gmt":"2015-07-04T11:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elcrema.com\/?p=15805"},"modified":"2016-03-26T15:18:20","modified_gmt":"2016-03-26T14:18:20","slug":"5-health-benefits-of-whiskey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elcrema.com\/5-health-benefits-of-whiskey\/","title":{"rendered":"5 HEALTH BENEFITS OF WHISKEY"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We all know whiskey has that ability to make you go weak in your knees but so many scientific research has confirmed that whiskey, a drink that originated from Scotland has got health benefits if taken in moderation.<\/p>\n

Check out the health benefits of whiskey below<\/p>\n

1. CANCER PREVENTION:<\/b><\/p>\n

A 1998 study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition<\/i> found that consumption of phenolic-containing beverages such as whiskey could serve as an effective measure in preventing cancer.<\/p>\n

2. IMMUNITY:<\/b><\/p>\n

A study by Australia’s Monash University found that a dose of whiskey gives you the required amount of vitamin C needed in a day. Vitamin C increases your immunity thereby helping you fight against diseases. This isn’t an excuse to replace your glass of juice with whiskey but know whenever you take a shot of whiskey, you are boosting your immune system.<\/p>\n

3. REGULATE DIABETES:<\/b><\/p>\n

A 2010 study published in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases<\/i> found alcohol consumption including whiskey reduces the incidence of type 2 diabetes by improving the body’s ability to regulate insulin and glucose levels. Also note that heavy drinking can actually increase the incidence.<\/p>\n

4. HELPS THE HEART:<\/b><\/p>\n

A research paper by Dr David J Hansom from the New York University has revealed that people who consumed a moderate amount of whiskey have a 50 percent lesser chance of having a stroke or heart ailment.<\/p>\n

5. WEIGHT LOSS AID:<\/b><\/p>\n

A 1991 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition<\/i> found that alcohol intake including whiskey increased the total energy and decreased carbohydrate intake in men and women.<\/p>\n

It’s also important to note that heavy drinking of alcohol is detrimental to your overall health.<\/p>\n

You can also read health benefits of beer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

S.O.Z<\/i><\/b><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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