Fried food, especially fried chicken, are some of life's greatest culinary joys. Unfortunately, they're one of the worst things you can eat, and that's mostly because of high levels of Advanced Glycation End products (also known as AGEs). AGEs are formed when animal products are cooked at a high heat for a certain period of time. They're extremely inflammatory and are the gateway to many diseases. The name is apt, as exposure to AGEs will literally age you prematurely.
In addition to the whole AGE thing, fried foods are devoid of all nutrition and are super high in calories, so they'll be doing nothing helpful for your waistline. The best alternative available is to just order or cook grilled chicken and seafood instead. Once you get used to it, it actually tastes just as good!
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.