By: Mike McCune

People who are dieting or are simply trying to live a health-conscious lifestyle will often shy away from the possibility of cooking with alcohol. And it is true that if you regularly consume several beers while you are preparing dinner at night, you are probably going to pack on quite a few extra pounds. However, using the beer to enhance the flavors of the food you are cooking is another matter.

Nutritional Facts

There is no doubt that beer is a high-calorie beverage, with the average 12-ounce bottle clocking in at 150 calories or so. However, it is free of cholesterol and …read more