You might remember us talking about vegetable oils earlier, or hydrogenated oils, as we prefer to call them. Margarine is kind of in the same boat. For decades, most people have purchased it under the belief that it's the healthier option when compared to butter. But margarine is basically a stick of hydrogenated oil, so it's really best avoided.
Most margarines also contain trans fats, which are terrible for heart health and tend to clog up the arteries over time. The great news for everyone is that butter is so much better and you can now make a totally guilt-free switch. It's higher in fat, but if you make sure you buy only high quality, grass-fed butter, the fats are actually really good for you. Start enjoying the fuller flavor and more satiating effects today.
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.