Don't be fooled by white breads marketing themselves as "wheat" or "whole grain" breads. Unless the packaging specifies "100% whole wheat" you're likely to be buying something that is made with plenty of sugar and refined white flour. Sure, they'll throw in a few whole grains for good measure, but this still isn't a healthy alternative to white bread. In fact, some breads marketed as whole grain contain more sugar than standard white breads.
Always check the ingredients before you buy, to make sure sugar and white flour aren't the stars of the show. If you're trying to buy a healthier bread, 100% whole wheat flour should be the first ingredient on the list. There are also some other great alternatives made from spelt flour and rye. Just always be sure to check your ingredients first.
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.