If you aren’t a fan of gin, I am here to turn you into one. Gin is an amazing spirit that actually packs dozens of health benefits. Yeah, 21 shots of tequila topped with three Cosmopolitans might not be the healthiest Saturday dinner, but then too much of anything is bad for you.
Disclaimer: I am talking about good quality, barrel aged gin. Not the store bought, cheap dupe. So, you don’t get to sue us if you mess your health up with that crap.Â
Manages body weight: Say bye to that beer belly and start sipping on some Gin and Tonic, not just because it tastes so damned good, but also because it can potentially ward off obesity. Gin is made from Juniper berries which helps improve the digestive system, which boosts your metabolism. Also, a shot of gin is only 97 calories. That’s less than 3 slices of bread!
Increased lifespan: Again, we aren’t making any promises about having extra birthdays when all you have done is finish off cases of chilled beer like it’s nobody’s business. But gin helps your blood circulation as you age and helps you have a healthier cardiovascular system. Want to have solid, unclogged arteries? Drink gin.
Good for skin: Skin care is not just for women and if you believe it is, then you are stupid. Gin’s main ingredient – Juniper berries – are full of antioxidants and can help your skin glow and look young. So instead of spending a fortune on a skin cell restoration process, drink some barrel aged gin and pass out.
Loves your liver: Most hard spirits don’t do very good things to your liver, but gin is different. Juniper berries are diuretic and they can help cure liver diseases. But please don’t drown an entire bottle of gin if you already have a weak liver. Keep it minimal and fulfilling.
Cleans your system : Bloated? Got a UTI? Constipation? Gin is here to help. Gin stops water retention and increases the urine output which means your system is clean of toxins and bacteria. Guess what I am going to drink at least once a month?Â
Gin is truly the genie in the bottle, eh?
