Always wondered whether your enjoyment of whiskey was doing you harm? Maybe having a little whiskey at the end of a long day is doing your health no good? Think again! Whether you’re sipping one of the finest Scotch whiskies from a Glencairn glass in your home at night, or enjoying a high-quality blend with your friends on a Saturday night, that whiskey could be doing you wonders.
It’s time to rethink whiskey. Take a look at these amazing health benefits it can offer!
1. Whiskey Makes You Live Longer
A study from 2010, performed by the Research Society on Alcoholism, showed that middle-aged and older men who drank whiskey on a moderate basis had a lower mortality rate overall compared to people of the same age who don’t drink.
So maybe it’s a stretch to say it makes you live longer, but the correlation is definitely there. If you’re a whiskey drinker, you might just live longer!
2. Whiskey Helps You Lose Weight
Looking to lose a few extra pounds? Drinking whiskey can actually help you lose weight – that is, at least, if you are currently a regular drinker of other alcoholic beverages. This is particularly true of wine and beer drinkers.
If you switch to whiskey, which is a drink low in carbohydrates, you can reduce the amount you consume and therefore aid your weight loss. Furthermore, a study from 1991 by the American Society for Clinical Nutrition said that those who enjoy moderate whiskey consumption have increased energy levels and a decreased desire to consume sugar. This means you’ll be reducing your carb intakes and snacking less!
3. Keep a Healthy Heart and Avoid Strokes
There is a connection between a moderate consumption of whiskey and a reduction in cardiovascular disease. This means that drinking whiskey on a regular basis means you are less likely to experience a heart attack, stroke, clot-caused problems and even cardiac death. This is news from a Harvard study, so you can smile knowing then when you purchase a bottle of whiskey as a girlfriend or boyfriend’s birthday gift, you’re really doing them a favor!
4. Avoid Dementia
Drink too much whiskey, and you’re prone to forgetting. Drink a moderate amount of whiskey throughout the week, and you might actually be improving your memory! This is all according to a 2003 case study, which showed how adult men and women who consumed between one and six drinks of whiskey during the week became half as likely to suffer from dementia in their old age.
5. Reduce Anxiety and Nerves
Struggling with general anxiety and nerves? Well, according to research performed at the Peter Munk Cardiac Center in Toronto, a glass of whiskey can help improve your blood circulation and oxygenation, as well as settle your nerves. It does note, however, that drinking too much of it can increase your nerves – so it’s all a matter of finding the right balance!
6. It’s Perfect for Diabetes!
If you suffer from diabetes, you know just how difficult it can be finding a treat that you can actually enjoy. You can’t have certain snacks, you have to avoid particular drinks – the cycle can be tiresome. Whiskey, however, needn’t be on your list of banned food and drink.
Whiskey has no sugar at all. It also has zero carbs and fat, meaning that if you’re a diabetes sufferer, you’ll always have a go-to drink when you’re at the bar. Not to mention, it’s one of the coolest drinks available anyway!
7. …and If You Want to Prevent Diabetes!
As well as being an ideal drink for people who already have diabetes, drinking whiskey can in fact help you avoid developing it! Many studies have shown that consuming whiskey on a moderate basis for a long period of time can help your body regulate its insulin levels.
This can, potentially, reduce your chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Remember, however, that drinking too much alcohol can in fact have the opposite effect, so it’s important to drink in moderation at all times!
8. Whiskey Helps You Avoid Cancer
As cancer becomes increasingly prevalent, we have yet another reason to drink whiskey – it reduces our chances of developing the condition! Thanks to the large amount of ellagic, which is a strong antioxidant, the beverage is able to reduce free radicals that cause cancer in the body.
By slowing down these free radicals, the antioxidants in your whiskey can slow down the development of cancerous cells, and in some cases, even stop cancer from occurring. So remember, as well as tasting great, your whiskey could be saving your life.
It’s even truer of high quality, single malt whiskies. It’s thought that they contain more antioxidants than even the very best red wine!
9. Ease a Cold or Sore Threat
Whiskey can be used as a solution to a sore throat, too! The classic hot toddy remedy sees whiskey mixed with hot water, a dash of lemon and a big serving of honey. Mix it up and you have an amazing cure for a sore throat. The honey provides a soothing touch to the inside of your throat, the hot water keeps you toasty and warm, and the whiskey is a perfect additional touch that makes you feel relaxed. You really can’t beat it when you’ve got a cold, the flu or just a plain old sore throat.
Treat Yourself with SipDark!
Whether you’re planning on buying a girlfriend or boyfriend’s birthday gift, or you want to treat yourself, SipDark has some amazing accessories. Try our famous whiskey bullets to chill your whiskey, and sip it down in a quality Glencairn glass.
SipDark takes whiskey seriously, and with all these health benefits, it should be no surprise why! Find some amazing gifts on our website, kick back, relax, drink your favorite whiskey and rest assured that you’re actually doing wonders for your health in the process.