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BREAKING - A young man from Dalton, UK has been arrested after shouting “we love bacon” during a protest at a mosque.

TWO people have died and two children are recovering in hospital after several people were poisoned by a toxic batch of guacamole. The fatally contaminated avocado dip was served up to unsuspecting customers at a food festival before they showed signs of botulism. School cook Valeria Sollai, 62, is said to have eaten the guacamole and then was rushed to hospital. But she died on Monday after spending weeks on life support. Roberta Pitzalis, 38, also ate the same batch of guacamole at the festival in Sardinia - before dying on August 8. An autopsy confirmed Roberta died from a...

NATIONAL BACON LOVERS DAY August 20 is National Bacon Lovers Day on the National Day Calendar. Today we pay tribute to the crispy, chewy, and mouthwatering food we call bacon! If you're a fan of smoky, savory, and a bit salty flavor, this food holiday is for you! #NationalBaconLoversDay The history of bacon is rich and long and dates as far back as 1500 B.C. Records show the Ancient Chinese enjoyed cured pork belly and other records indicate Romans used it in religious rituals to pay respect to the agricultural gods. However, it wasn't until the 16th century that the...

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu reiterates that she WILL NOT COMPLY with the Trump admin and the DOJ to cooperate with ICE, says deporting criminal illegals is “oppression” DEFUND BOSTON AND CHARGE MICHELLE WU

For more than a century, folklore and cartoons have warned us: eat cheese before bed, and you’re in for a strange night. Winsor McCay’s 1904 comic strip Dream of the Rarebit Fiend famously turned the spicy cheese toast called Welsh rarebit into a portal for surreal, unsettling dreams. Now, a new study suggests McCay may have been on to something. Researchers led by Dr. Tore Nielsen at the University of Montreal report a striking link between certain food sensitivities (especially lactose intolerance) and experiencing nightmares. Drawing on a large survey of over a thousand university students, the study uncovers how...

In A Nutshell Scientists built a nine-microbe “synthetic community” that reproduced the key flavor traits of fine chocolate during controlled lab fermentations. Cocoa liquors produced with this starter showed sensory profiles similar to premium chocolate from Madagascar, distinct from bulk chocolate references. While promising, the study was limited to Colombian beans and lab conditions, meaning large-scale or global applications still need validation. ========================================================================== NOTTINGHAM, England — Chocolate lovers, here’s something sweet to chew on: scientists have taken a major step toward unraveling the mystery of what makes some bars taste rich and complex while others fall completely flat. The secret,...

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Artificial sweeteners like saccharin and acesulfame K often leave an unpleasant bitter aftertaste, but researchers have identified compounds that may suppress the receptors responsible for this effect. Credit: Shutterstock =========================================================================== Scientists have discovered natural compounds that can suppress the bitterness of artificial sweeteners. Some artificial sweeteners—especially saccharin and acesulfame potassium (acesulfame K)—can leave a lingering bitter aftertaste that hurts consumer acceptance of reduced-calorie foods and drinks. New research in FEBS Open Bio suggests a clean fix: pair these sweeteners with compounds that selectively tamp down the bitter taste receptors they inadvertently trigger, yielding a smoother, more sugar-like profile without obvious...

Beyond Meat has pushed back against rumors that it has filed for bankruptcy, calling recent media reports “unequivocally false.” The denial comes after several headlines suggested the company was headed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy – a court-supervised process that allows businesses or individuals to restructure debts while continuing to operate and repay creditors. According to Beyond Meat, the rumors are unfounded. In a statement to Plant Based News, a company spokesperson said: “We have not filed, nor are we planning to file, for bankruptcy.” Beyond Meat’s financial struggles Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown recently expressed disappointment at the company’s fall...

* Upcoming research funded by the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) will investigate the secrets of longevity in honeybee queens. * Queens eat royal jelly, which has antioxidants and less sugar than the honey tkhat workers eat. * This is thought to be part of the reasons queens outlive worker bees. * The gut bacteria of queen bees are thought to be connected to their much longer lifespans as well. ================================================================================= If you ever bought a bottle of vitamins, you’ve probably seen supplements touting the benefits of royal jelly—a substance worker bees secrete from their glands—on the shelf...

You don’t need to eat a big slab of meat every day to meet your protein needs. In fact, loading up on animal-based protein, especially from factory-farmed sources, can do more harm than good. Studies show that an excessive amount of red meat can lead to increased inflammation, accelerated aging, and increased risk of chronic disease. One major culprit? A sugar molecule called “Neu5Gc,” commonly found in red meat. Your body sees it as a foreign invader, triggering an immune response that can lead to long-term inflammation. Of course, you should always consult with your doctor before making any drastic...

A chef carefully inspects a cooked chicken breast. (Photo by guys_who_shoot on Shutterstock) In A Nutshell * Licorice root extract significantly slowed P. bifermentans bacterial growth in ready-to-eat chicken at concentrations ≥ 12.5 mg/mL. * At 15°C and 20°C, chicken treated with 50 mg/mL extract lasted nearly twice as long before reaching unsafe bacterial levels compared to untreated samples. * The extract also helped preserve meat color, slowed fat oxidation, and reduced protein breakdown linked to off-flavors. * Predictive growth models had over 98% accuracy, providing potential tools for industry shelf life planning. ************************************************************************ NANJING, China — Scientists in China...

* A recent European study found that all tested breads – including organic – contained trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a PFAS compound linked to reproductive and developmental harm. TFA levels were up to 400 times higher than in drinking water. * TFA is spreading through air, rain and water – affecting even farms that haven’t used herbicides or pesticides in decades. These chemicals accumulate in wheat and cannot be filtered out by baking or washing. * Most commercial bread is made using the Chorleywood Bread Process, a high-speed, additive-heavy method that sacrifices nutrition and health for shelf life. softness and cost-efficiency....

Hey @AOC , @BernieSanders , @SenSchumer , @SenWarren , every Dem should be thanking @potus for doing what the Dems have dreamed of doing, but have NEVER been able to do, creating a sales tax on 2 of the biggest semi companies in the country ! This opens the door for Sales Tax for export licenses on EVERYTHING! He is going to generate corporate tax revenue that you guys only wish you could pass. You should be thanking him all day, every day for this brilliant move you guys couldn't ever pull off ! In the future, don't call it...

Unless you are in denial, you probably understand that ice cream isn’t a diet food. Although it is delicious and nothing beats a cool, sweet cone of the frozen dessert on a hot summer day, it isn’t going to help you shave inches off your waistline. However, that doesn’t mean all brands are equal regarding health. Some popular brands found at your local grocery store contain artificial ingredients, flavors, and preservatives. Here are 6 ice cream brands that are mostly air and additives. 1. Edy’s Edy’s ice cream is delicious, but many artificial colors and additives are on the ingredient...

> You would have never guessed that Bill Gates was backing this new carbon-based butter, would you? Butter made from carbon tastes like the real thing, gets backing from Bill Gates A company in Batavia, Illinois is making butter in a way you've never seen before. No animals, no plants, no oils; this butter is made from carbon. WWW.CBSNEWS.COM https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/butter-carbon-bill-gates-batavia-illinois/ This stuff is being produced by Savor in the Chicago suburbs. The butter uses no animals, no plants, and no oils. I simply cannot fathom the idea, so I'll quote Bill Gates' blog: They ultimately developed a process that involves...

LONDON — Tech giants must be allowed to burn more fossil fuels if the U.K. is to become a global AI leader, British ministers were told this summer. The warning was raised at a meeting in late June between Technology Secretary Peter Kyle, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and executives from leading U.S. tech firms. The suggestion — that on-site gas fuel cells could provide an “interim measure” to get around lengthy waits for a connection to the electricity grid — exposes the tensions the U.K. faces as it tries to be both a climate leader and an “AI maker.” Achieving...

A mouse study finds a gut “gatekeeper” that decides whether allergens can get through — and an existing drug that could block dangerous reactions before they start. In A Nutshell * In mice, a “gut gatekeeper” controls whether allergens can cross into the body and trigger a reaction. * The protective version of this gatekeeper is linked to a more active enzyme (DPEP1) that clears chemical signals which open the gut barrier. * Blocking those signals with an existing asthma drug (zileuton) stopped allergic reactions from oral exposure in mice. * While promising, the findings are in mice; human safety...