Bacon, it's great!
0 commentsWe always new it was true, but we finally have proof thanks to the Centre for Life in Newcastle, who have shown how a humble bacon roll can really do us some good.
The secret it seems is not in soaking up the alcohol left in your stomach, but more about replacing the nutrients your body has been robbed of by a night out on the tiles.
Elin Roberts told the Daily Mirror that "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. Bingeing on alcohol depletes neurotransmitters too, but bacon contains a high level of amines which tops these up, giving you a clearer head."
But don't think you can just get out the preparation. As Elin goes on to explain: "you’ve got amino acids and reducing sugars at a heat above 150°C, it kickstarts the Maillard Reaction in the pan. That means lots of lovely smells are released and it's this which draws us in."
So there you go. Proof positive that a bit of crispy bacon stuffed between two wedges of bread is good for you. Right, someone turn on the grill...
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