Britons home and abroad can breath a sigh of relief as they look in the mirror this morning according to German and Swedish researchers. A recent study reported in the Sun newspaper and on the NHS Choices web site says that the link between excess beer consumption and the beer bellies found on many a British males is in fact a myth. Apparently its all in our genes!
“Experts claim that “beer does not cause pot bellies”, The Sun reported. The newspaper said that the researchers had found that heavy drinkers do put on weight, but it is spread all over their body. It said the pot belly, long thought to be associated with drinking, may have more to do with genetics NHS Choices) read more
So as you sit down today in your expat haven and raise a cool glass of lager to your lips at least you can tell your partner that its your parents fault that your lithe looks of yesteryear are a little distorted these days.
Bottoms up!
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