The deceptive thing about vegetable oils is that people immediately assume they're the healthier option. In actual fact, these oils are hydrogenated and the vegetables involved have had their oils stripped from them chemically. On top of that, the oils are then dyed and deodorized to make them look and smell more palatable. They are also extremely high in omega-6 fatty acids, which are fine in small amounts, but can be deadly if you consume too much.
Excess omega-6 fatty acids in the diet have been linked to heart disease, arthritis, respiratory problems, depression, and cancer, which we think is a pretty compelling reason to stay away! The best way to offset your omega-6 intake is to always balance it with omega-3 fatty acids. And definitely avoid products such as hydrogenated oils, which don't offer any omega-3 benefits.
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.