Thinking About...This and That: Gin is Healthy?

When Julia Child, who lived to the age of 91, was asked about the secret to her longevity, she replied: 'Red meat and gin.'

George Burns, who was100 when he died, has probably walked out on stage more times than I've had hot dinners. He's been quoted as saying, "I don't drink water but I have four martinis a day."

He played Bridge almost every day and would play till 3:00, go home, take a nap till 4:30, drink two martinis and go to dinner,

7 Surprising health benefits of Gin

Gin is the best natural remedy for kidney and liver disease. Juniper berries help stop water retention in your body, allowing you to pass more water than any other alcohol. This means that more harmful toxins and bacteria are flushed out of your system.

From easing arthritis to warding off sickness, gin is like medicine to the body, a true natural remedy. In fact, it was historically used medicinally and it's low calorie!

The antioxidants in juniper berries boost the regenerating cells in your body, which makes for firmer, smoother and healthier-looking skin.

Gin is one of the least caloric spirits in the world.

Info from:
https://www.businessinsider.com/7-surprising-health-benefits-of-drinking-gin-2017-10