There's a bit of a common theme when it comes to cancer-causing foods. If it's a little too convenient, it's often bad for you. Which is definitely the case with instant noodles. To have a complete meal ready in just two minutes is almost over the top convenient. We don't want to go too heavy on instant noodles, though. While they certainly make conditions very friendly for cancers, they don't actively contain any known carcinogens.
Instant noodles and their accompanying flavor packets are full of salt and chemical preservatives, which are never a good thing. Instant noodles have also been associated with weight gain, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar. If you're craving some noodles, we'd recommend splurging at your local Thai, Japanese, or Chinese restaurant instead. If they make their noodles fresh on site, that's even better.
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.