"The Shocking Ingredients in Beer"

Unfortunately I haven't been able to partake in a nice cold beer in quite a few years but when I read this article I was shocked at some of the ingredients in many of the very popular beers that quite a few people I know enjoy.

FROM THE ARTICLE:

• Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) –  alcohol is already addictive with some people, but with MSG?! Holy smokes.
  

• Propylene Glycol (an ingredient found in anti-freeze)
  

• Calcium Disodium EDTA (made from formaldehyde, sodium cayanide, and Ethylenediamine)
  

• Many different types of sulfites and anti-microbial preservatives (linked to allergies and asthma)
  

• Natural Flavors (can come from anything natural including a beavers anal gland)
  

• High Fructose Corn Syrup
  

• GMO Sugars – Dextrose, Corn Syrup
  

• Caramel Coloring (Class III or IV made from ammonia and classified as a carcinogen)
  

• FD&C Blue 1 (Made from petroleum, linked to allergies, asthma and hyperactivity)
  

• FD&C Red 40 (Made from petroleum, linked to allergies, asthma and hyperactivity)
  

• FD&C Yellow 5 (Made from petroleum, linked to allergies, asthma and hyperactivity)
  

• Insect-Based Dyes: carmine derived from cochineal insects to color their beer.
  

• Animal Based Clarifiers: Findings include isinglass (dried fish bladder), gelatin (from skin, connective tissue, and bones), and casein (found in milk)
  

• Foam Control: Used for head retention; (glyceryl monostearate and pepsin are both potentially derived from animals)
  

• BPA (Bisphenol A is a component in many can liners and it may leach into the beer. BPA can mimic the female hormone estrogen and may affect sperm count, and other organ functions.)
  

• Carrageenan (linked to inflammation in digestive system, IBS and considered a carcinogen in some circumstances)
  

 SO, WHAT IS A BEER DRINKER TO DO??? The article suggests:
*German Beer
*Organic Beer
*Craft & Microbrews Beer

Read the entire article here. If you try to eat and drink with your health in mind,  it is important to think about what alcoholic beverages you are consuming with your healthy food.

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