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.
Ales, especially the lighter ones, generally have somewhat less carbohydrate than regular beer (5-9 grams per serving), but it's best to check as some are higher. Stout is probably the worst kind of beer you can drink on a low-carb diet. Depending on the brand, it can have around 20 grams of carb per 12-oz serving. That's a lot of carb down the hatch!