Scientists unveil 'supercarrot'

New vegetable imperils the vibrator industry!

Carrots containing bone mineral are developed.

"Scientists in the US say they have created a genetically-engineered carrot that provides extra calcium.

They hope that adding the vegetable to a normal diet could help ward off conditions such as brittle bone disease and osteoporosis.

Someone eating the new carrot absorbs 41% more calcium than if they ate the old, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study suggests.

The calcium-charged vegetable still needs to go through many safety trials."

But, like one of its possible uses, the new veggie is a bit of a weenie.

"On its own, the carrot would not meet the daily requirement of 1,000mg of calcium, but if other vegetables were similarly engineered, intake could be increased dramatically."

You will still need to find another "partner" for complete nutritional satisfaction, baby.

"Professor Susan Fairweather-Tait of the University of East Anglia said genetically engineering foods to increase their nutrient content was becoming an increasingly important avenue.

'People are being told to eat more modestly to prevent weight gain, and many diets now no longer contain everything we need...'"

That's because diet advice is wrong. It is not the carrot's fault.

"'Much more research needs to be conducted before this would be available to consumers.'

But the scientists nonetheless hope their carrot could ultimately offer a healthier way of consuming sufficient quantities of the mineral."

"Research" perhaps to determine if Viagra/Cialis/Levitra in the fridge will keep them crisper (and) longer.

Or if simply rubbing them will do the trick.

What about the super-rabbits? Will they take over?

In any event, until this Frankenvegetable is available in the market, try this.

You just might find that it will obviate the "need" for the bony, and likely more expensive, carrot.

At least for your nutritional needs.

Heck, who knows?

Maybe if you get fitter, you won't need a veggie partner. You might be able to attract one from your own species.