Posted on 04/08/2009 2:12:53 AM PDT by Schnucki
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."
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This explains why Muslims seem to lack some sort of basic chemical interaction that makes them sane.
The flavor is in the fat. Food is bland without it.
I always knew the Waffle House cured a hangover!
Well not all food. I never encountered a fat apple or fat orange.
Ok. Ya’ got me there. But a steak without marbling? May it never be!
Next time put butter on your apple and orange. Firework of tastes./sarc
All these years I thought it just tasted good.
All men everywhere know that bacon is a miracle food. It’s intuitively obvious.
And now here’s the scientific proof!
Here’s more bacon fun:
Serious Eats Gift Guide: For Bacon Lovers
http://www.seriouseats.com/2008/12/bacon-lovers-gifts-guide-holidays.html
I’ve found that not drinking cures hangover’s.
Hard to get bacon from a goat. I suspect getting ot from a camel is no easier.
I just finished my breakfast of some delicious maple cured bacon with toast and jam, its not quite 4am for me here in Alaska so its sort of an early breakfast but I could not help myself after reading this thread, bacon, terribly addicted!
Better yet, peanut butter!
...If you’re ach’n for the bacon...well, just pork it.
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