As with many items on this list, some things are just too good to be true. The reason dried fruit snacks are easier to eat than real fruit and taste so good is because they're not actually healthy. Many of them contain a lot of sugar and preservatives that are no good for the human body. Dried fruits often contain sulfites, too, which are used to keep them fresh. Sulfites can be extremely inflammatory, especially to those with allergies and asthma.
If you just can't get enough of your dried fruits, get them from a trusted health food retailer and make sure they don't contain sulfites or added sugar. They'll taste just as good! The other option you can try is just eating regular fruit. Berries are a great snack size, or you could chop up apples for something crunchy.
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.