The Chairman of the 3rd Nigerian Beer
Symposium, and former Governor of Cross
plays a significant role in the sustenance of
good health and cultural cohesion.
Duke who made the assertion at the event
which held in Lagos last Thursday noted that
not only is beer low in carbohydrates, it is as
all-natural as orange juice and milk.
“Beer has no need for preservatives because
of the alcohol and hops, both of which are
natural preservatives. The only processing
beer undergoes is the same as with bread-it is
cooked and fermented, filtered and packaged,”
he said.
The former governor maintained that it is
most astounding that beer has no fat or
cholesterol and when taken in moderation,
beer can tilt high- density lipoprotein levels
(HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
cholesterol rations in the right direction. “HDL
are the good cholesterols that protect your
veins while LDL is the bad kind that builds up
in your veins. Beer actually flushes the
system and can boost the HDL by up to 4
percent with just a single beer a day,” the
former governor remarked.
Duke also added that beer is a lot safer than
the local bottled water. “If you find yourself
someplace where you are advised not to drink
the local water, the local beer is always a
safer bet. It is a lot safer than the local
bottled water. So just follow the rules of beer
drinking and you will be fine,” he advised.
Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc,
Mr. NicolaasVervelde also stressed that the
objective of the Nigerian Beer Symposium has
been to highlight and share contemporary
knowledge on the wonderful product called
beer. Despite the very strong ties between
beer and culture, Vervelde emphasized that
the wrong use or abuse of beer can indeed
have undesirable consequences.
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