We've been hearing all about the evils of flour, but it's very hard for so many people (including us!) to give this one up. Trust us, it's painful to have to admit that those gluten-free messages we've all had to listen to may actually hold some truth. Unfortunately, making you bloated and uncomfortable are some of the nicer side effects of consuming white flour on a regular basis. The rest sound a lot worse.
Let's start with the chlorine gas used to bleach flour. This is obviously terrible for our bodies and can lead to dangerous conditions. White flour also has a high glycemic rate, meaning it increases the volume of sugar in your bloodstream. Tumors love consuming all the sugar, so while it might not technically 'cause' cancer, white flour certainly helps it to grow and spread.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.