Some parents naturally transition from breast milk to formula after the first year or so. And whilst there are a few make-shift Paleo formula recipes out there, Cooper decided not to follow one of these. In fact, it was probably a good thing she didn't follow this advice. Celebrity Paleo chefs like Pete Evans famously developed one of these formulas, and a nutritionist said it could cause "permanent damage and possibly result in death." That's because the formula didn't contain the right nutrients for a growing baby and contained others that babies weren't able to digest. Still, Shannon was strict about other ideal when it came to Paleo...
The exception that Cooper made was that she allowed Grace to have breast milk. Since Grace was too young to digest meats and plants, breast milk was a natural way to ensure she got all the nutrients she needed. Some of you may not be surprised that she made this exception, but many Paleo parents are strictly against any form of milk. However, Cooper believed that since she was already eating a healthy diet, she would pass this on through her breast milk. Nonetheless, there was still so much to learn...
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.