You can tell American cheese is bad for you simply by looking at it. Individually wrapped slices of cheese, such as Kraft Singles are packed with terrible ingredients, including sodium citrate, which has been known to cause muscle spasms, as well as sodium phosphate, which has been linked to osteoporosis and kidney problems. Not to mention the unnatural food coloring used to give it that yellow glow. Is it really worth adding one to your sandwich?
Not all cheeses are evil, though it is worth cutting back if you're eating it every day. If you're looking for an alternative to unhealthy American cheese, try something organic and more natural, such as cheddar or parmesan. Of course, make sure it's fresh and doesn't contain any preservatives or artificial coloring. It might be a bit more expensive, but could save you some health issues!
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.