Healthier Me: Beer Benefits - Valley News Live - KVLY/KXJB - Fargo/Grand Forks

Move over, red wine, and bring on the beer! In Friday's Healthier Me, beer might provide both nutrition and health benefits.

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, more research shows that drinking beer in moderation could possibly help lower the risk of heart disease, lower the risk of kidney stones in men, and build strong bones.

Experts at the academy also remind us that excessive alcohol consumption can weaken our bones.