There's a reason why energy drinks taste like chemicals. It's because they're full of them! The high content of caffeine and sugar is a recipe for health problems, and it doesn't even taste very good. If the numerous stories of people overdosing on energy drinks hasn't put you off, maybe the fact that they cause liver damage will. Or the fact that they cause more damage to teeth than soda. There are really so many reasons not to drink them.
If you're looking for an energy boost, try a green tea instead. It doesn't provide the sugar hit that energy drinks do, but trust us, you'll get used to it. If tea isn't your style, try an espresso or black coffee from freshly ground beans (not instant). You won't want to overdose too much on these, either, but one is fine.
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.