We know what you're thinking - now food you don't even really eat is dangerous? Bear with us here while we try to explain why chewing gum has made the list. Commercially available chewing gum has typically been sugar-free for decades now. But sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are still present and they're not good for you. Sugar alcohols in particular can cause digestive problems, bloating, and flatulence. Is chewing gum worth all that embarrassment? You don't even get to swallow it!
As for the artificial sweeteners, even though you're not swallowing the gum, they're still triggering your body's receptors and you'll find that you'll often be hungry or have a craving for something sweet afterwards. Try giving up chewing gum altogether. If that's not possible, you could start snacking on something low calorie like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
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.