The energy in one bottle of beer is equal to that in one steamed bun

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Beer, also known as malt wine, is a type of foreign liquor. Its name in Chinese comes from the English word “Beer,” which was translated as “ Beer,” and that’s why it is called “beer.” Beer is one of the alcoholic beverages with a long history and wide distribution; its sales volume ranks third in the world, right after water and tea. 　　The ingredients used to make beer include barley, water, hops, yeast, as well as some auxiliary materials such as corn, rice, wheat, and sugars. The production process mainly consists of three stages: malt production, beer brewing, and bottling. 　　Beer is mainly composed of water; therefore, drinking beer can help replenish moisture in our bodies ； Of course, when there is too much water, it needs to be removed. This is why more urine is produced when drinking beer. 　　Beer contains some vitamins such as B1 and B2, as well as minerals like calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and magnesium, along with a small amount of protein. So, calling beer liquid bread is actually a bit of an exaggeration. Although beer contains certain amounts of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, its nutritional profile is not comprehensive; therefore, it cannot be relied on as a source of nutrients. 　　The key issue is that 100 grams of beer contains 32 kilocalories of energy; drinking a 750-milliliter bottle of beer provides 240 kilocalories, which is equivalent to the energy contained in one steamed bun. If you drink a large amount of beer regularly, your weight will increase unnoticed, and your waist circumference will grow, resulting in a beer belly. 　　People who enjoy drinking alcohol should be aware that beer is also alcohol. Although it is considered a beverage with a low alcohol content, consuming too much of it still leads to an increased intake of alcohol, and excessive consumption can harm health. Patients with gastritis, gastric ulcers, liver diseases, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should especially stay away from beer. If one is able to drink alcohol, they should still pay attention to drinking in moderation and avoid mixing it with strong alcoholic drinks, as this can easily lead to overconsumption. 　　By Ma Guansheng (Head of the Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University)