There Is Now A Device That Will Let You Taste The Food That You Google

It was only last month that two researchers from the National University of Singapore presented a smart little device at ACM User Interface Software and Technology Symposium in Tokyo. This little box was packed with a food revolution of its own - it was packed with a battery that powered electrodes that, in turn, could stimulate taste receptors.

This means, you can now taste that chocolate cake you've been secretly googling ;) 

The device, a prototype at this stage, has a 9V battery plugged into a circuit stacked with four different elements that trigger temperature changes of 5°C when applied to the tip of the tongue. This change in temperature creates a sweet taste. The credit for the invention of this device goes to scientists Nimesha Ranasinghe and Ellen Yi-Luen Do from the National University of Singapore who fiddled with thermal stimulation, seeing food online is not so virtual a reality anymore.

The electrodes when placed on the jaw, stimulate jaw muscles that help us chew food. It was found that food felt tougher when high frequency pulses were triggered, and it, alternatively, felt more elastic in texture with longer pulses.

The idea behind its creation is pretty noble too - to help those with health conditions, even those on a diet.

"We believe this will be especially helpful for the people on restricted diets for example salt (hypertension and heart problems) and sugar (diabetics)," Dr Ranashinghe told MailOnline in an interview.

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5 Places You Must Try For A Delicious Sunday Brunch In Bangaore

Bangalore like any other city is always on the run. It houses a large number of professionals living away from their home for the sake of their career and for them eating outside on most days is a routine.

But when it’s a weekend, the thought of eating delicious food starts engulfing our mind. Here is the list of some of the pocket-friendly and good restaurants in Bangalore.

Om Made Cafe

Known-for: Their alfresco dining experience

Price: Rs 1500 for two people (approx). 

Cuisines: Continental, Italian, Cafe, European

Address: No. 136, Ever Green Park, Fourth Floor, 1st Cross Road, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095

Truffles

Known-for: Their wide variety of burgers and desserts.

Price: Rs 700 for two people (approx).

Cuisines: American, Burger, Café.

Address: 28, 4th 'B' Cross, Koramangala 5th Block, Bangalore

The Hole in the Wall Café

Known-for: Their extensive breakfast menu.

Price: Rs 600 for two people (approx).

Cuisines: Café, American

Address: 4, 8th Main Road, 4th Block, Koramangala 4th Block, Bangalore

Onesta

Known-for: Their unlimited pizza and dessert combo.

Price: Rs 600 for two people (approx).

Cuisines: Pizza, Café, Italian.

Address: 562, 8th Main, 4th Block, Koramangala 4th Block, Bangalore

Over The Top Terrace Lounge

Known-for: Their weekend events especially their standup comedies.

Price: ₹1,400 for two people (approx.) with alcohol and ₹160  for a pint of beer (approx.)

Cuisines: Continental, North Indian

Address: 2, 2nd Floor, 100 Feet Road, Above Enigma, Koramangala 5th Block, Bangalore

This California Woman Finds $5,000 in Domino's Chicken Wing Box

And for being honest, she gets free pizza for a year! 

If you are still complaining about getting a wrong order, wait till you hear Selena Avalos’ story. Just like any other day, Selena from San Jose, California, ordered Domino’s chicken wings for lunch. However, what she got in return was something totally unexpected and beyond our imagination. After all, it’s not every day that you receive thousands of dollars instead of food. Selena was thinking her order was swapped with breadsticks, but she received a box filled with $5000 cash.

© pexelsHow would you react if something like this happens to you? To be honest, I would actually faint out of shock or start making plans of utilizing this money. But Selena did the opposite. She wanted to return the money and when she was unable to get in touch with the manager of Domino’s store from where she ordered, she was left confused and asked “Wouldn’t they bet thinking, ‘where did that money go?’”

© abc7chicagoSelena, who is a manager at Spacetel Wireless, was eventually connected to the franchise owner and like they say good deeds never go in vain, she got the best surprise of her life. She will now be receiving free pizza from Domino’s for an entire year and a paid week off from her employer. How f*cking cool is that! Are you guys jealous too? Well, now all we can wish for is to make such kind of an opportunity knock our door.

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Healthy and Delicious Snacks to binge on while Dieting

1. SLICED TOMATO SPRINKLED WITH THE FETA AND OLIVE OIL 

Bored of eating the simple salad? How about making the lunch more delicious? Cut the tomatoes in slices and then sprinkle the feta and olive oil over it. It’s totally optional either you want to bake it or not. Tomatoes are full of antioxidants, which can wash away all the toxins from your body. But, on the other hand, the olive oil and feta cheese contain low-carbs. Simply, this snack will amplify the flavors of your prepared lunch. 

2. ALMONDS 

A handful of almonds before breakfast are the best way to be fit and healthy in your life. Including magnesium and copper, almonds are also abundant in Vitamin E. In an experiment, it is revealed that those who ate the handful of almonds in a day felt full for a longer time than those who didn’t eat the almonds. But, you should not exceed the serving size of the almonds more than one ounce in a day. You can apply the same rule for other nuts as well, but almonds can aid you in losing weight more appropriately. 

3. BLACK COFFEE 

While losing weight, it is highly suggested that the regular tea and coffee should be replaced with the black coffee. It is believed that the black coffee can increase your metabolism, burning more fat and calories. Start your day with the black coffee for not only keeping your waist within the ideal inches but also for improving your concentration power and productivity. 

4. GRAPEFRUITS 

Ever wondered that why grapefruit is highly recommended fruit for all the dieters? Well, grapefruit is an amazing blessing. Its citrus richness can boost up your immunity, maintain the youthfulness of the skin and prevent many cancers. Grapefruits are also known as the ‘diet food’. In fact, it is noted that the people who ate the grapefruit with each meal certainly lost up to 3 and ½ pounds over 3 months. If you can’t control yourself from the unhealthy cravings like doughnuts, cakes, pastries and muffins, you should replace them with the grapefruits. Want to read more about the benefits of grapefruits? Check the 18 benefits of having a grapefruit. 

5. CHICKPEAS 

While watching a movie or any of your favorite drama, chew the chickpeas instead of the potato chips. Chickpeas are extremely beneficial for the dieters and it is one of the best ways to control your appetite.  Keep the chickpeas in your kitchen. Additionally, you can make your salad bowl more nutritious by including the chickpeas in it. Do you know why you feel full after eating the boiled chickpeas bowl? Well, they are packed with the high amount of the fiber along with the little protein. That’s why; it is perfect when you’re struggling with managing your weight. I would suggest you to roast the chickpeas so that it flavors enhances and you would enjoy the crunchy snacks. 

6. BANANAS 

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Potassium packed bananas can aid in losing weight. When you eat a banana, it eventually increases the metabolism, which somewhat increases the fat burning rate. As a result, you’ll burn more and achieve your ideal weight. As a plus point, bananas can also prevent many life-threatening conditions. Must read: why you should eat full ripe bananas with dark patches? 

7. POPCORNS

Popcorns are a great source of fiber. But, try to avoid the microwave baked popcorns because, in a few recent studies, some researchers concluded that the packaging of the microwave popcorns is causing cancers. So, be more cautious while purchasing the dozens of the microwave popcorns packets. It’s okay to have the popcorns thrice in a week. 

8. FLAVORED YOGURT

Most of the nutritionists recommend the plain yogurt with each meal while dieting. As many of us don’t like the simple yogurt, try the different flavored yogurt. As a beginner, it might be difficult to eat the raw vegetables. But to make it more interesting, add all the vegetables like cabbage, cucumber, carrots etc in the plain yogurt along with the sauces and spices you like the most. Your problem is solved! 

9. HUMMUS 

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Are you planning a snack that will provide you the greatest amount of carbohydrates as well as protein till the dinner? Hummus will help you to load your stomach with the good fibers and proteins. Hummus is a popular creamy dip made up of the chickpeas, tahini, sesame seeds, lemon, and ginger paste. In the Middle East, hummus is served with almost every food. Though there are many myths that the hummus contains too many calories and it is not healthy at all, but the fact is that the hummus is low in calories and it is very good for your health. Homemade hummus will not only save your money, yet, you’ll get the biggest boost of all the nutrients. Try the combination of hummus with the handful of almonds and orange. 

10. OATMEAL

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Can we have oatmeal as a snack as well? Of course! Oatmeal is not specified for breakfast only. In fact, you can have a bowl of oatmeal whenever your hunger strikes. While dieting, we all follow the golden rule * eat the short and light meals instead of big and heavy meals*. Despite being fibrous in nature, oatmeal is also the great source of the protein. Hence, oatmeal can be considered as the snack. 

11. CARROTS

Carrots, reddish, crunchy carrots are the suitable substitute for many unhealthy foods. You can have smoothies with carrot or can drink the carrot juice daily. Since, the carrots are popular for making your skin flawless, they are also high in fiber content and antioxidants, making your diet more balanced and maintained. Don’t forget to pick the carrots when you go for the vegetable shopping next time. 

12. STRAWBERRIES

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With their sweet and tangy flavors, strawberries can give the new flavors to your taste buds. No one can resist from them. So mix few strawberries with the low-calorie milk along with the few slices of the banana in the blender and the delicious drink is ready! 

13. WHOLE WHEAT TOAST WITH EGG WHITES

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Again, it sounds like the breakfast recipe, but the duo of the fiber and the proteins will let you be energized throughout the day, regardless either you’ve eaten that after 2 to 3 hours of a meal. During the dieting phase, your hairs may be damaged or even your skin may become dull. Egg whites will help to sustain the collagen of the skin and make your skin intact. You can keep this sandwich in your lunchbox before leaving the office. There are many organic products that can complete your snack cravings. The best option for the snacks is the naturally-gifted- fruits and vegetables. Along with leaving the positive impact on your body, these can also prevent many health problems. Surely, synthetic foods are not equal to the natural food products from any end. Synthetic foods are all about the flavors with minimal positive impact on health; on the other hand, the natural foods have the long-lasting, optimal and positive impacts on your body. So, try these snacks which will actually benefit you.

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