Yes, this is supposed to be a WINE related blog. But this story was too funny not to blog.
Now giving pets of any type alcohol is NOT funny (ok, maybe it is but I certainly do not condone it), but this “RESEARCH STUDY” left me with images of drunk dogs stumbling around a lab. Here is the piece…
GUINNESS IS GOOD FOR YOU
Remember that old advertising slogan “Guinness is Good for You” on signs? New research supports that claim. A pint of Guinness a day may work as well as an aspirin to prevent heart clots that raise the risk of heart attacks. Drinking regular lager does not yield the same benefits, experts from University of Wisconsin told a conference yesterday, although alcohol of any type does help reduce clots.
The Wisconsin team tested the health-giving properties of stout against lager by giving it to dogs who had narrowed arteries similar to those in heart disease. They found that those given the Guinness had reduced clotting activity in their blood, but not those given lager.
The researchers told a meeting of the American Heart Association in Orlando, Florida, that the most benefit they saw was from 24 fluid ounces of Guinness taken at mealtimes. They believe that “antioxidant compounds” in the Guinness, similar to those found in certain fruits and vegetables, are responsible for the health benefits because they slow down the deposit of harmful cholesterol on the artery walls.
You know the famous painting of the dogs playing poker? Now take those same dogs sitting around a table and picture them each with a pint of Guinness.
BRILLIANT!!!
Happy Holidays everyone…
WTG
An interesting bit about ingredients — Guinness uses a fish-based ingredient in its fining. It doesn’t end up in the final product but it’s not safe for vegetarians!
So watch out beer and wine drinkers (although this issue is far more common in wine)if there are certain foods/products you avoid for health or especially ideological/religious reasons.
Wow Avi, that is interesting. I had not heard that before. I wonder if the ingredient you are referring to is “Isinglass”, which comes from Sturgeon. This is an ingredient frequently used to clarify wines as well. As such, it too does not remain in the finished product, but is used in the making of said product.
Thanks for the interesting tidbit!