When researchers examined whether selenium had any effect on skin cancer, they found something unexpected: People who took as little as 200 mcg of selenium per day for more than 7 years had a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
According to USA Today, this light lager contains 95 calories and 5 grams of carbs per 12-oounce serving. Amstel Light also has a much lower alcohol content at 3.5 percent per volume compared to other low-carb options, which typically offer between 4.2 percent and 4.5 percent alcohol content.
Slim down your drink order. If you're a beer drinker, the type you order can have a big impact on your nutritional bottom line. A bottle or can of ultra low carb beer contains about 3-4 grams of carbs. But a regular version packs at least 10 grams, about as much as 10 mini pretzels.