While this isn't exactly a popular western dish, anyone from regions of East and Southeast Asia will know what we're talking about here. Originally from China, salted fish is typically dried cod fish, which has been preserved with a lot of salt. Unfortunately for lovers of this flavorsome dish, it's not exactly good for you. Something happens during the steaming process, which causes toxic compounds to form.
These compounds are highly carcinogenic and have been known to increase the risk of cancer. Specifically, nasopharyngeal cancer, which is generally found in the upper throat, just behind the nose. This doesn't mean you can never enjoy salted fish again. It just means that you should definitely only eat it in moderation. Thankfully, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy fish. You could even just grill up a piece of cod and add salt.
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.