Activated Charcoal – Trend or Foe?

Bella Breakdown We’ve seen the videos of the super sticky charcoal face masks, the slightly nauseating black toothpaste, and even the black activated charcoal ice cream! To say that activated charcoal has become a slight trend is an understatement. This is especially true with Instagram influencers posting videos of their experiences with activated charcoal products. For some reason we just can’t stop watching them rip out their pores, and making their teeth look like something out of a “Blair Witch” remake. But is the consumption of activated charcoal dangerous? While actually consuming it might not be dangerous, the use...

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Beware the Keto Flu

Bella Breakdown Any diet that advocates for the consumption of bacon might be seen as a blessing in many dieters opinions. Keto has more or less become one of the fastest growing dieting trends in recent years. It cultivated a rapid social media following as many dieters posted pictures of their dramatic, and relatively quick weight loss. The Keto diet involves drastically reducing carbs, which is the body’s main source of energy while doubling up on protein. This change puts the body into ketosis, which is a state induced by low food intake. This dramatic change to the body...

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