There is a common misconception that 'vegetarian' automatically means 'healthy'. This couldn't be further from the truth. If anything, vegetarians have to be even more careful about what they eat, to ensure they're getting enough essential nutrients. Many products marketed to vegetarians are also quite suspect. One of these is the veggie burger.
Don't get us wrong, we've tried some pretty decent and healthy homemade veggie burgers in our time, but some of the mass-produced supermarket brands should be absolutely avoided. Artificial flavors and carcinogenic coloring are common ingredients in many vegetable burgers, so always be careful when you shop and make sure you read the label. The great news is that there are plenty of healthy veggie burgers out there, you might just have to look a little harder. Check out your local health food store if your supermarket isn't helpful.
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.