Most pre-packaged salad dressings taste savory but are actually full of sugar or high fructose corn syrup. Just two tablespoons of some dressings contain more sugar than a donut. And the ones that don't use sugar? They're overloaded with fat. In some cases, two tablespoons will contain your entire daily recommended intake of fat. Many salad dressings also contain soybean oil, which has been known to increase appetite. When you're trying to be good by eating salad, this kind of defeats the purpose.
High fructose corn syrup goes one better and increases appetite while causing a number of serious health problems, such as diabetes and obesity. For a healthier alternative, make your own dressing with natural ingredients, such as olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and mustard. Even whole egg mayonnaise is a better alternative than using bottled salad dressings.
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.