
Man's Lenten Diet: 'Liquid Bread' Also Known As Beer
Religious Based News
Since Ash Wednesday, J. Wilson of Iowa has consumed only water and beer a specially brewed, high-calorie Doppelbock. German monks practiced a similar fast centuries ago known as a liquid bread diet. Wilson has finished two kegs so far and lost 15 pounds. He said his aim is not to get drunk during his beer fast, but added, "If you walk in the rain, you get wet."
Source: NPR Topics: Religion