It's perfectly normal to be a little squeamish of bodily fluids and functions when you don't have children. Very few people would choose to watch someone else go to the toilet, and you certainly wouldn't offer assistance with basic hygiene functions.
Somehow, all of that reluctance magically goes out of the way when you've had a child. Your child could projectile vomit all over your face and hands, and you'd just calmly shrug and wash it off. The most disgusting of bodily functions become completely routine. You think nothing of picking their nose for them in public. This seems to happen automatically. Maybe it's better that way; it means you don't have to think about what you're doing too much. By the time you've changed your hundredth diaper, you've seen it all, and it's officially no longer possible to shock you.
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.