Beef jerky isn't always an unhealthy snack, but when it comes to brands like Slim Jim, it's better off avoided. Plenty of people turn to jerky as a high protein snack, but you're doing yourself a disservice if you buy Slim Jim! It's full of high fructose corn syrup, which actually contributes to weight gain and diabetes (we're guessing that's not the main goal for people on a high protein diet). It also contains the caramel color that has induced tumor growth in rats.
To summarize, this is a product you shouldn't be putting in your mouth regularly. If you care about your health, spend a little extra money on some high-quality jerky (remember to check the ingredients) and you definitely won't regret it. Peanut butter, boiled eggs, and grilled chicken or turkey also make great high protein snacks.
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.