A Fit Nurse: alcohol

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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Feeling guilty about </span><a href="http://greatist.com/health/alcohol-tips-hacks-recipes-resources/" sl-processed="1" style="background-color: white; color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-decoration: none;">knocking a few back</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">? It might be time to stop the guilt! Moderate beer consumption has been shown to help protect against </span><a href="http://greatist.com/health/beer-good-for-your-heart/" sl-processed="1" style="background-color: white; color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-decoration: none;">heart disease</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and </span><a href="http://greatist.com/health/health-benefits-alcohol/" sl-processed="1" style="background-color: white; color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-decoration: none;">lower the risk of hypertension</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. (Just remember, we're talking </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">moderate</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> consumption, not all-night err-night affairs.) </span><a class="ifoot-cite active" href="http://greatist.com/health/10-healthier-beers-and-how-choose-right-one#footnote-node-1449-1" id="note-node-1449-1" sl-processed="1" style="background-color: white; color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-decoration: none;">[1]</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><a class="ifoot-cite active" href="http://greatist.com/health/10-healthier-beers-and-how-choose-right-one#footnote-node-1449-2" id="note-node-1449-2" sl-processed="1" style="background-color: white; color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-decoration: none;">[2]</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. As it turns out, all beers are </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">not</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">created equal, so grabbing whichever tallboy is on special this week doesn’t guarantee health benefits. Here, we've rounded up the beers most likely to bring a health punch to the party.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Many of beer’s benefits stem from natural antioxidants, called <a href="http://www.bcerc.org/COTCpubs/BCERC.FactSheet_Phenols.pdf" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">phenols</a>, which are found in beer, wine, and many foods, such as brightly-colored fruits (think apples, oranges, and cranberries). Ales typically have one of the highest phenol concentrations, meaning they also pack more heart-protecting powersthan other beer varieties <a class="ifoot-cite active" href="http://greatist.com/health/10-healthier-beers-and-how-choose-right-one#footnote-node-1449-3" id="note-node-1449-3" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">[3]</a> <a class="ifoot-cite active" href="http://greatist.com/health/10-healthier-beers-and-how-choose-right-one#footnote-node-1449-4" id="note-node-1449-4" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">[4]</a> <a class="ifoot-cite active" href="http://greatist.com/health/10-healthier-beers-and-how-choose-right-one#footnote-node-1449-5" id="note-node-1449-5" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">[5]</a>. While phenols do provide some health benefits, slamming a keg won’t offer much more than a <a href="http://greatist.com/health/13-legit-ways-stop-hangover" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">killer hangover</a>. Stick with <a href="http://greatist.com/health/truth-behind-binge-drinking" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">moderate</a><a href="http://greatist.com/health/truth-behind-binge-drinking" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;"> alcohol </a>consumption (one drink per day for women, and up to two for men) to get the health benefits without feeling down the next day <a class="ifoot-cite active" href="http://greatist.com/health/10-healthier-beers-and-how-choose-right-one#footnote-node-1449-6" id="note-node-1449-6" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">[6]</a>.<br /><br /><span style="text-align: center;">Of course, phenol content isn't the only factor to take into consideration when choosing a cold brew. To help you make healthier choices while out on the town, we’ve created a list of our 10 favorite healthier beers, including some old-time favorites </span><em style="background-color: transparent; text-align: center;">and </em><span style="text-align: center;">some interesting blends. (And don’t worry—we’ve got our gluten-free friends covered, too!)</span>
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Popping Bottles—The Ultimate Beer List</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1. <a href="http://www.yuengling.com/our_beer/" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Yuengling Light Lager</a>: Looking for a full-flavor lager that’s still light on calories? Search no further. Yuengling managed to combine the health benefits of a lager with a lower carb count. At only 99 calories, this is a solid selection for a healthier classic brew.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Type: Lager</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 3.8%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 99</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 9 grams</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">2. <a href="http://newplanetbeer.com/gluten-free-beer/3r-raspberry-ale/" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">New Planet 3R Raspberry Ale</a>: This newer brew skips the gluten and uses sorghum, corn, and raspberry puree  malt to create a not-too-sweet, fruity brew with extra antioxidants (from the berries). Perfect for those looking to enjoy themselves while avoiding gluten. Bonus: New Planet donates a portion of sales from this beer to Colorado-based non-profits using the 3R philosophy—reduce, reuse, recycle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Type: Ale</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 5%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 160</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 17 grams</span></div>
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<img alt="Abita Purple Haze Beer" class="media-element file-right" height="200" src="http://greatist.com/sites/default/files/Abita_PurpleHaze.png" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: auto !important; margin-left: 15px; width: 200px;" title="" typeof="foaf:Image" width="200" /></div>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">3. <a href="http://abita.com/brews/our_brews/purple-haze" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Abita Purple Haze</a>: Abita Purple Haze: Don’t enjoy the bitter taste of beer but still want to reap the heart-health benefits? Have no fear! Abita infused this brew with real raspberries to deliver a fruity aroma and a sweet taste. The berries pack an antioxidant punch and give the beer its namesake purplish hue.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Type: Lager</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 4.2%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 145</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 11 grams </span></div>
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<img alt="Left Hand Good Juju" class="media-element file-right" height="200" src="http://greatist.com/sites/default/files/LeftHand_GoodJuju.png" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: auto !important; margin-left: 15px; width: 200px;" title="" typeof="foaf:Image" width="200" /></div>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">4. <a href="http://www.lefthandbrewing.com/beers/good-juju" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Left Hand Good Juju</a>: Complete with a hint of fresh <a href="http://greatist.com/health/ginger/" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">ginger</a> (one of our favorite <a href="http://greatist.com/superfood" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">superfoods</a>!), this unique ale combines unique herbs and spices to bring out a full flavor. This lighter-bodied brew is perfect for those that want full flavor without sacrificing their waistline.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Type: Ale</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 4.5%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 131</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 12.1 grams</span></div>
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<img alt="Guinness Draught" class="media-element file-right" height="200" src="http://greatist.com/sites/default/files/Guinness_Draught.png" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: auto !important; margin-left: 15px; width: 200px;" title="" typeof="foaf:Image" width="200" /></div>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">5. <a href="http://www.guinness.com/en-us/thebeer-es.html" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Guinness Draught</a>: This dark Irish blend—famous for quenching thirsts on St. Patty’s day—is a classic beverage with a creamy, decadent flavor and a sneakily healthy twist! Packed with phenols, this super-dark staple brings the taste and feel of a stout with fewer carbohydrates and calories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Type: Stout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 4%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 126</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 10 grams</span></div>
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<img alt="Sam Adams Light Lager" class="media-element file-right" height="200" src="http://greatist.com/sites/default/files/SamAdams_Light.png" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: auto !important; margin-left: 15px; width: 200px;" title="" typeof="foaf:Image" width="200" /></div>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">6. <a href="http://www.samueladams.com/enjoy-our-beer/sam-adams-light.aspx" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sam Adam’s Light Lager</a>: Creating a light beer that still stands up to the Sam Adam’s taste was no easy task. Brewers stuck to the basics and invented a lighter calorie beer that didn’t sacrifice flavor, making this beer perfect for those looking to stay health-conscious without skimping on taste.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Type: Lager</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 4%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 119</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 9.7 grams</span></div>
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<img alt="New Belgium Blue Paddle" class="media-element file-right" height="200" src="http://greatist.com/sites/default/files/BluePaddle.png" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: auto !important; margin-left: 15px; width: 200px;" title="" typeof="foaf:Image" width="200" /></div>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">7. <a href="http://www.newbelgium.com/beer/detail.aspx?id=5aec31cf-c34f-4344-8dbe-91a0a5db67ca" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">New Belgium Blue Paddle</a>: This brew packs the hops without expanding the waistline, since it's relatively light in calories. Complete with a fruity, herbal aroma and a slightly bitter finish, this beer delivers a healthy wallop! Not to mention, it has some pretty awesome packaging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Type: Pilsner (Lager)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 4.8%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 145</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 14 grams</span></div>
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<img alt="Full Sail Session Lager" class="media-element file-right" height="200" src="http://greatist.com/sites/default/files/FullSail_Session.png" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: auto !important; margin-left: 15px; width: 200px;" title="" typeof="foaf:Image" width="200" /></div>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">8. <a href="http://www.fullsailbrewing.com/session-lager.cfm" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Full Sail Session Lager</a>: This full-bodied, old-school brew is a far cry from bland mass-produced lagers. With a positively measly calorie count and plenty of flavor, this classic beer is perfect for any summer gathering or meal. Plus, it comes in adorable "stubby" bottles with sweet retro labels. What's not to love?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Type: Lager</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 5.1%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 135</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 10 grams</span></div>
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<img alt="Butte Creek Organic IPA" class="media-element file-right" height="200" src="http://greatist.com/sites/default/files/ButteCreek_IPA.png" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: auto !important; margin-left: 15px; width: 200px;" title="" typeof="foaf:Image" width="200" /></div>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">9. <a href="http://www.buttecreek.com/organicbeer.html" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Butte Creek Organic India Pale Ale</a>: Looking for an <a href="http://greatist.com/health/organic-alcohol/" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">organic pale ale</a>that is made free of potentially hazardous pesticides and chemical fertilizers but still tastes great? Look no further! Butte Creek has managed just that with this Indian pale ale.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Type: India Pale Ale</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 6.4%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 201 (22 oz.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 1.9 grams</span></div>
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<img alt="Sierra Nevada Pale Ale" class="media-element file-right" height="200" src="http://greatist.com/sites/default/files/SierraNevada_PaleAle.png" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: auto !important; margin-left: 15px; width: 200px;" title="" typeof="foaf:Image" width="200" /></div>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">10. <a href="http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/paleale.html" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sierra Nevada Pale Ale</a>: Combining a heap of hops with slight hints of orange blossom is no small task. Sierra Nevada pulls it off with this award-winning brew.</span><br />
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10 Healthier Beers (and How to Pick the Right One)

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10 Healthier Beers (and How to Pick the Right One)

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