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.
While Miller Lite is not specifically branded as a low-carb beer, this light lager is actually very low in carbohydrate content. According to USA Today, Miller Lite ranks third overall in terms of carb content, with 3.2 carbs per 12-ounce bottle.
Spirits such as brandy or rum contain no carbs. One 4-oz. serving of red wine has 2 g of carbs, and 4 oz. of white wine provides 0.9 g. Carbs in beer vary depending on the brand, but a 12-oz. can of regular beer contains around 12 g of carbohydrates. You should not consume more than two drinks daily on any diet, and even some low-carb diets prohibit any alcohol.