Always remember that no sugar doesn't necessarily mean something isn't harmful. Diet sodas are one of the worst things you can put in your body, and arguably even worse than their sugar-laden originals. Artificial sweeteners, coloring, and other questionable ingredients all feature in your favorite "diet" drinks. The caramel flavoring in diet cola drinks has also been found to increase the rate of tumors in rats and has been flagged as a potential carcinogen for humans.
Though they're marketed as zero calorie, "healthy" alternatives to regular sodas, many of them have been found to increase glucose levels and add more stress to the liver, which leads to more fat production in the body. If you're looking for an alternative to soda, try getting into herbal tea instead. It might not sound as exciting, but you'll get used to it!
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.