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From Japan, a mug that measures Calories as well as mls.

For "Beer Only":

Professor Manuel Garzon, of Granada University in Spain has decided that beer is better for post-workout hydration than plain water.

The research included 25 students (not a particularly diverse sample group given that many students are seasoned beer drinkers).

The majority of Americans drink alcoholic beverages - but many may give up this habit when on a diet, due to the excess calories. One enterprising individual appears to have seen the gap in the market and created the Beer Drinker's Diet.

A new drink goes is about to go on sale in Japan - it's called "Bilk" and combines a low-malt beer with milk.

It seems that consumers are leery of pills and potions, so food manufacturers are trying to market fortified food as a health alternative. Could we end up seeing beer with health claims on the label? Beer drinkers the world over would rejoice... and knock back another pint.