If you ever thought it was crazy that you could put a bowl of instant oatmeal in the microwave for a minute and then get a perfect bowl of steamy hot goodness back, that's because it is. It's not healthy - instant oatmeal is full of additives that make this process so amazingly easy and convenient. For so many of us, it's the perfect winter breakfast that never takes too long to prepare. It tastes great and it's also cheap!
But as we've seen here, if it seems too good to be true, it usually is. Instant oatmeal typically contains a harmful ingredient called 4-Mel, which has been shown to increase the rate of tumor growth in rats. We know human bodies don't work in the exact same way as rats, but it's still worrying nonetheless.
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.