Boing Boing

Boing Boing

Historian explains why modern bread sucks

Séamus Bellamy
Apr 21, 2026
∙ Paid

Unless you’re making it yourself or buying it from a local bakery, indulging in a loaf of the stuff is asking for trouble. The stuff you pick up at the grocery store is often loaded with chemical preservatives, which can make you feel hella bloated and spike your blood sugar levels. How in the hell did prisoners survive on crap food like this for years …

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Boing Boing.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
Séamus Bellamy's avatar
A guest post by
Séamus Bellamy
Subscribe to Séamus
© 2026 Happy Mutants LLC · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture