These two deserve their own joint listing together, because they're basically just as bad as each other when it comes to health. They're both highly processed and tend to contain high levels of AGEs, which, as we've explained above, is very bad news. They both contain nitrates and nitrites, which can turn carcinogenic at high temperatures (as you know, this is typically the case when cooking bacon and sausages).
The solution to this is making sure you buy uncured meats with no nitrites instead. There are plenty of responsible butchers around who will be able to supply you with the healthiest kind of sausages and bacon if that's what you're after (who can resist bacon with their breakfast on the weekend?). Cooking on low heat in the oven is another way to reduce the production of AGEs.
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.