Sports drinks, such as Gatorade, Powerade, and the various brands of vitamin water on the market are good at marketing themselves as the ultimate hydration solution. And it's true that most of these drinks do contain electrolytes and potassium, which are beneficial in combating dehydration after physical activity (or a bad hangover). But, the fact of the matter is that they're full of sugar and unnatural dyes. They're not worth the benefits they provide.
Artificial additives commonly found in sports drinks, such as wood rosin, have also been linked to cancer. Need a post-workout drink that isn't full of crap? Try water. If that's not exciting enough or you need an extra boost, get yourself some coconut water. Make sure the ingredients list is simply '100 percent coconut water' and that it doesn't contain added sugar.
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.