You won't get a large tummy just from drinking beer. According to a study by researchers at University College London, beer has been falsely blamed for expanding waistlines.

The study, done in the Czech Republic, which has the world's highest per capita beer consumption (Pilsner was invented there), analyzed the beer-drinking habits and weight of more than 2,000 men and women. Light to moderately heavy beer drinkers, the researchers say, were no more overweight than nonbeer drinkers. Because of beer's high carbohydrate content and calories, it was previously blamed for adding extra pounds and causing the dreaded beer belly. But, researchers warn, the study is not a license to consume beer carelessly. As with other indulgences, enjoy your brew in moderation.