Genetically modified organisms, or as we tend to refer to them, 'GMOs', are becoming a bit of a problem in our diets. These foods have been chemically modified and grown in a way that is completely unnatural, so it's no surprise that issues are beginning to present themselves. There haven't been very many studies conducted about the effects of GMOs, but the ones we do have access to are alarming to say the least.
After feeding rats GMO foods, they presented with damaged immune systems, pre-cancerous cells, and smaller brains and livers after just ten days. We recognize that we're a little different to rats, but the results are no less shocking. The government doesn't require companies to label when their products are GMO, so keep on the lookout for foods that are labelled GMO-free.
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.