1. It helps you avoid weight gain
Compared to a lot of mixed drinks and beers out there, whiskey is a
low-calorie, low-sugar alcohol, so you can enjoy it without having to
later worry about running off that dreaded beer gut.
2. It promotes heart health
Along with dark beers and wine, whiskey is one of the only other
drinks that can claim the benefit of being heart healthy. The
antioxidants that are in whiskey can help reduce your risk of a heart
attack by lowering bad cholesterol, and even boosting your good
cholesterol.
3. It helps fight cancer
Whiskey is said to be rich in antioxidants, particularly one called
ellagic acid. This chemical is known to help prevent your body’s DNA
from coming into contact with carcinogens. It’s also known to help
protect your body from the effects of chemotherapy.
4. It improves your brain health
Studies have shown that
drinking a small to moderate amount of whiskey may reduce your
risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia (though heavy drinking may
increase the risk, so if you plan on testing this method on yourself,
make sure you don’t over-do it!).
5. It reduces your risk of stroke
Because whiskey prevents cholesterol build up and also helps to
reduce your bad cholesterol, it lowers your risk of stroke as well. It
also helps relax the walls of the arteries and promotes blood flow. Now
what’s not to love about that?
6. It helps reduce stress
Besides it’s negative impact on your mental health, stress will run
your body ragged and is linked to numerous health risks. As many fans of
whiskey are sure to testify, a stiff drink may be just what you need to
calm your nerves and relieve that stress. And because it helps you with
circulation, whiskey can help you feel like a new person after a
rough day.
7. It boosts your memory
The same health benefits that help with the prevention of Alzheimer’s
disease also boost your memory. Whiskey improves your circulation,
making sure your brain gets plenty of blood and stays in tip-top shape!
8. It helps with digestion
Did you know whiskey has long been used as a digestion aid? It can
help curb your appetite after a meal, preventing you from overeating and
helping you avoid stomach aches or indigestion.
9. It lengthens your lifespan
Because whiskey is chock-full of antioxidants and nutrients, it can
help your immune system and prevent your body from contracting diseases.
It can also help prevent the slow breakdown of important cells in your
body, thus lengthening your lifespan!
10. It’s safe for diabetics
Since whiskey is a low-sugar and low-carb alcohol, it’s the perfect
drink if you suffer from diabetes. You can enjoy a good drink and not
have to worry about what it may do to your blood sugar. And that is
something that we can all drink to!
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