Nutrition and FunctionBeer is said to have already existed in Europe during the Neolithic period. In ancient Egypt and Babylonia, it was considered a sacred drink offered to the gods and was also used as a medicine. Beer was introduced to Japan in the mid-Edo period, and was apparently being drunk at the Dutch trading post in Nagasaki at the end of the Edo period. ○ Nutritional value: Beer is the most familiar alcoholic beverage for Japanese people today. It is by far the most consumed alcoholic beverage. (Among alcoholic beverages, it has an excellent nutritional balance and is especially rich in folic acid.) When you drink beer, the stimulation of the carbonation and the moderate bitterness stimulate your appetite. Also, because its osmotic pressure is similar to that of human body fluids, it has a diuretic effect and is also effective in expelling urinary stones. In addition to these benefits, beer is also known as "liquid bread" and is relatively rich in B vitamins and minerals derived from the wheat used as an ingredient. In particular, it contains 100 to 1,000 times more folic acid, a type of vitamin B, than wine or whiskey,which activates lipid metabolism, keeps the skin healthy, and prevents rough skin. In addition, nucleic acids, which are components of the brewer's yeast used in beer, are dissolved in beer. These nucleic acids have the effect of activating metabolism, helping the liver function, and are also effective in preventing aging. Furthermore, it has recently been discovered that live brewer's yeast has the effect of eliminating the bad breath caused by eating garlic. By the way, the bitterness of beer comes from the hops used as an ingredient, and there is an old saying in Europe that "women who work in hop fields have beautiful, healthy skin." This is because the lupulin in hops has the effect of supplementing female hormones, and beer is also said to have the effect of improving menopausal symptoms. Hops also have the effect of soothing the mood and reducing stress-related irritability, which is why they are used in sleep pillows and herbal teas for better sleep. Cooking tips:There are many different ingredients and brewing methods for beer, but the most common is the Pilsen type, a pale beer with a strong hop aroma. On the other hand, Munich-type beer, commonly known as dark beer, is brewed by charring malt, and is characterized by a fragrant aroma and a unique, soft sweetness. Draft beer, or draft beer, is beer that has not been heat-treated to improve its shelf life, and with the advances being made in filtration and microbial control technology, this type is now mainstream. The key to enjoying beer to the fullest is to use a clean glass. If the glass is dirty, the carbon dioxide will separate and the bubbles will disappear. Also, try to drink it as soon as possible within the expiration date. Aside from its use as a beverage, it is also used in stews and other dishes, and when added to tempura batter it helps make the fried food crispier. Source: Shogakukan Medical Museum of Food Information |
《栄養と働き》ビールはヨーロッパの新石器時代には、すでに存在していたといわれます。 古代のエジプトやバビロニアでは、神に捧げる神聖な飲みものとされ、薬としても用いられました。 ビールが日本に伝来したのは江戸時代の中期以降で、江戸末期には長崎のオランダ商館で飲まれていたようです。 ○栄養成分としての働き いまやビールは日本人にとってもっとも身近な酒。その消費量も、酒類中ダントツの1位です。 〈酒のなかでは栄養バランスにすぐれ、とくに葉酸が豊富〉 ビールを飲むと、炭酸の刺激と適度なにがみが食欲を増進させます。また、浸透圧が人間の体液に近いため、利尿作用があり、 尿路結石(にょうろけっせき)の排出にも有効です。 こうした効用に加えて、酒のなかでは栄養のバランスがとれている点も特徴の1つです。ビールは別名「液体のパン」ともいわれ、原料の麦に由来するビタミンB群やミネラルが比較的豊富です。 ことに、 ビタミンBの一種である葉酸(ようさん)は、ワインやウイスキーの100~1000倍も含有。その働きで脂質の代謝を活発にし、皮膚の健康を保って肌荒れを防いでくれます。 また、ビールの中には、原料のビール酵母の成分である核酸が溶けだしています。この核酸には、新陳代謝を活発にして、肝臓の働きを助ける効果があり、老化防止にも有効です。さらに最近では、生きたビール酵母に、ニンニクを食べたあとの口臭を消す効果があることもわかっています。 ところで、ビールのにがみは原料のホップに由来するものですが、ヨーロッパには昔から「ホップ畑で働く女性は肌がきれいで健康」という言葉があります。これはホップのルプリンに女性ホルモンを補う働きがあるためで、ビールにも更年期障害を改善する働きがあるといわれます。 このほか、気分をやわらげ、ストレスによるイライラを軽減する効果があります。そのため、ホップは安眠まくらや安眠のためのハーブティーにも処方されています。 《調理のポイント》ビールの原料や製法はさまざまですが、もっとも一般的なのはピルゼンタイプと呼ばれる、ホップの香りのきいた淡色ビールです。 一方、俗に黒ビールと呼ばれるミュンヘンタイプのビールは、麦芽を焦がして仕込んだもので、香ばしい香りと独特のやわらかな甘みが特徴です。 生ビール、もしくはドラフトビールは、日もちをよくするための熱処理をしていないビールで、ろ過や微生物管理の技術が発達している現在では、このタイプが主流となっています。 なお、ビールをおいしく飲むときのポイントは、きれいなグラスを使うことです。 グラスに汚れがついていると、そこから炭酸ガスが分離したり、泡が消えたりします。また、賞味期限以内でなるべく早く飲むようにしましょう。 飲料としての用途以外では、煮込みなどの料理に使われるほか、てんぷらの衣に入れれば揚げ上がりがカラっとする効果もあります。 出典 小学館食の医学館について 情報 |
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