Here
are five examples of diet trends you’ve probably read about, but might not have
realized that the science behind them is a tad iffy at present, whether it’s a
lack of any research or lack of research that can be applied to you.
Although
some of them might have health benefits, the jury is still out on whether they
should be considered a viable weight-loss tool.
1. Activated Charcoal
Your wellness-trend obsessed pal
might be Instagramming the heck out of bottles of inky-black lemonade or chia ice cream made with activated charcoal, but you may want
to think twice before jumping on the charcoal bandwagon.
It’s
touted as a way to “detox” your body, but the research supporting any health
benefits — much less weight-loss
benefits — of activated charcoal is scant.
