Benefits of rum – Why drinking rum is potentially beneficial for you

“Fifteen men on a dead man’s chest

Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum” 

“Rum” – this word almost instantly conjures up mental pictures of marauding pirates, drunken sailors and the tropical Caribbean beaches.

This versatile, sugarcane based spirit is enjoyed by many rum connoisseurs for its rich, smooth texture, sweet taste, unique flavour. It is a vital component in numerous classic cocktails like the Mojito and Daiquiri and Piña Colada. With more than 10 distilleries crafting rum, South Africa with its prolific sugarcane production, is producing some exquisite rum varieties. The Grand Store, a popular online liquor store stocks up some of the finest rum online in South Africa.

Drinking rum moderately is not only enjoyable, but also provides various health benefits:

 

1. Helps relieve cold symptoms

Rum when sipped with warm water is excellent when you have a terrible cold due to its antimicrobial and calming properties. Having one or two tablespoons of rum warms and relieves the throat from irritation and pain.

 

2. Good for your heart

Rum functions as a blood thinner and helps to increase good cholesterol levels. It prevents formation of arterial blockages in the body and also proven to help in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease. Hence, it is beneficial for the heart. 

 

3. Low in calories

A shot of rum contains just about 97 calories and compromises of no carbohydrates or fats. So, if you are watching your weight, savour rum neat or on the rocks.

 

4. Good for diabetics

Studies show that rum lowers bad cholesterol levels and maintains low blood sugar levels in the body. So, it’s good for preventing diabetes, provided one doesn’t drink it as a cocktail with other juices and liquids rich in sugar content.

 

5. Relaxes your body

Rum is a great stress buster. It works as a sedative by slowing down the activities of the central nervous system, thereby reducing anxiety and stress in the body. This also gives you sound sleep.

 

6. Reduces hair issues

Hair infection leads to itchy scalp, dandruff, hair fall and other issues. Since rum has antiseptic properties, using rum can protect against all these various hair problems. Just take some cotton wool, dip it in a bowl of rum and dab it across your scalp. Leave it for half an hour and rinse it off. Doing this regularly will give you a healthy scalp and luxuriant hair growth.

 

7. Useful for acne-prone skin

Rum can also be used to treat various skin infections in the body. If you are prone to acne and pimples, rum can be beneficial. You can use two parts of water and one part of rum to apply on the affected skin with the help of a cotton ball.  Rum has antibacterial properties, which will help in eliminating the bacteria and clear up your skin to make it blemish-free.

 

8. Good for bones

Consuming rum in moderate quantities can lead to an increase in the mineral density of bones, thus making the bones stronger. This can prevent osteoporosis and help in alleviating arthritis which reduces the risk of fracture caused by brittle bones.

 

9. Makes you feel warm in chilly weather

A swig of rum is one of the best ways during cold winter evenings to provide warmth to your body. When rum is consumed in small quantities, it acts as a vasodilator which pushes more blood to your extremities, thus making you feel warm from the inside.

 

10. Reduces risk of cancer

Studies have shown that people who rum drink in moderate quantities are have around 38% lower risk of contracting kidney cancer, thyroid cancer and lymphoma than those who do not drink at all.

 

11. Reduces risk of gallstones

Moderate drinking of rum is useful in reducing the risk of gallstones and gallbladder disease.

 

12. Good for your brain

Drinking rum moderately helps to prevent brain related problems such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

 

13. Increases life expectancy

Studies have shown that drinking rum can increase a person’s life expectancy by 3 – 5 years. This is because rum has such wonderful qualities to improve physical and mental well-being. So, if taken regularly in small amounts, it can have a very beneficial effect on your overall health.

With so many potential health benefits to gain from, loving rum can prove to be wonderful for the heart and the head. Next time, you go for a drink, get yourself some rum. But remember that moderation is the key to good health. Excessive drinking of rum can negate the good qualities and be detrimental to your health.

 

If you wish to buy some rum right now, it’s easy to Shop rum online. Just click on The Grand store and choose from the amazing variety of rum available here.