A bacon sandwich really does cure a hangover - by boosting the level of amines which clear the head, scientists have found.






Researchers claim food also speeds up the metabolism helping the body get rid of the booze more quickly.

Elin Roberts, of Newcastle University's Centre for Life said: "Food doesn't soak up the alcohol but it does increase your metabolism helping you deal with the after-effects of over indulgence. So food will often help you feel better.


"Bread is high in carbohydrates and bacon is full of protein, which breaks down into amino acids. Your body needs these amino acids, so eating them will make you feel good."

Ms Roberts told The Mirror: "Bingeing on alcohol depletes neurotransmitters too, but bacon contains a high level of aminos which tops these up, giving you a clearer head."

Researchers also found a complex chemical interaction in the cooking of bacon produces the winning combination of taste and smell which is almost irresistible.

The reaction between amino acids in the bacon and reducing sugars in the fat is what provides the sandwich with its appeal.

Ms Roberts said: "The smell of sizzling bacon in a pan is enough to tempt even the staunchest of vegetarians. There's something deeper going on inside. It's not just the idea of a tasty snack. There is some complex chemistry going on.

"Meat is made of mostly protein and water. Inside the protein, it's made up of building blocks we call amino acids. But also, you need some fat. Anyone who's been on a diet knows if you take all the fat from the meat, it just doesn't taste the same. We need some of the fat to give it the flavour."

She explained that the reaction released hundreds of smells and flavours but it is the smell which reels in the eater. "Smell and taste are really closely linked," she said. "If we couldn't smell then taste wouldn't be the same."






Great News!!!

(This thread is dedicated to Ivy and Nessy Noo)

REDFEATHERS said:

After years of research...meet Mr. Elin Roberts

Look! No hangover!

PANDURITO said:

but..

dont ruin my thread..

Sorry

PANDURITO said:

its ok Pandy

Cuddles said:

Bacon makes everything better. Wanna know whats better than bacon.. Yep More bacon

I had a bacon sandwich this morning! Those things are tasty as all get out.

REDFEATHERS said:

sister you have made me sin.

now you must repent with me and endure 31 lashings

Cuddles said:

ahh cool.. bring it on..

superspaceboy said:

hell yeah!

I love bacon! Bring it on.

psychodelicide said:

X 100000

REDFEATHERS said:

Bacon is definitely drool-worthy.

wow , corpse on bread , how tasty

Dewrede said:

Well, you gotta add butter too. That helps make it the tasty treat it is.

You are damn right, and proteins in egg stimulate liver function to clear the alcohol and toxic metabolites.

Bacon and egg buttie is a perfect hangover cure.

so... does anybody have love for Turkey Bacon??

RenHoek said:

Is that smoked turkey?

PREDOMINANT said:

Mr Predom!

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PREDOMINANT said:

well... not so much, they add smoke flavor but I swear by the stuff now that I'm supposed to stay away from the real thing... ... stupid fatty liver...

Oscar Meyer has it nailed down though, I just wish they'd make a thick cut version...