Okay, before you get too freaked out, we're going to let you know it's not all candy we're talking about. While none of it could ever be classified as good for you, not all types of candy cause cancer. You'll just have to figure out if any of your favorites are cancer culprits. As you would know from just looking at candy, it's clearly unnatural coloring. All candies are dyed to give them their bright shades. Unfortunately, a lot of these dyes are extremely harmful carcinogens that will cause cancer.
Some dyes in particular should be avoided. These include Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6, which should be labeled clearly on packaging. They all contain a chemical known as benzidine, a carcinogenic compound. Try switching to candy made from natural dyes and sugars next time you have a craving for sweets.
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.