We knew potato chips were bad, but we didn't realize exactly how bad. Obviously, given their appearance on this list, they're cancer-causing levels of bad. This tasty snack is one of the leading causes of weight gain and obesity, which, of course, can result in a number of other obesity-related diseases, including cancer. Excessive sodium can also cause dangerous conditions, such as high blood pressure.
Most commercial potato chips contain a large dose of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives, which are not great for our bodies. The high temperatures that potato chips are fried in create a chemical called acrylamide, a known carcinogen. This harmful carcinogen is also found in cigarettes, just in case you needed any further convincing. Next time you have a craving for something crunchy, try buying oven baked potato chips instead.
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.