Who doesn't love deli meats? They're cheap and taste great on sandwiches, so it's no wonder they've been a lunch time staple for so many years. However, regular consumption of deli meats could be putting your health at risk. Basically, they're full of sodium. In fact, just two thin slices of meat can contain more sodium than a packet of pretzels. Consuming too much sodium has been proven to increase your chances of developing high blood pressure and heart disease.
There are some slightly healthier deli meats marketing themselves as "natural" uncured alternatives, but they're still very questionable from a health perspective. Try reducing your intake of deli meats in general to reap the rewards of a diet lower in sodium. Need some new sandwich inspiration? Try avocado, tuna, falafel, smoked salmon, or fresh chicken.
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.