Looking at this picture is a little like gazing upon a work of art. What does it represent? Who put it together? It's colorful and easy on the eye, especially with the black background that allows all the details to stand out. Regrettably, it's nothing like as pretty as it appears.
With the exception of the shells which are there naturally, this is all regurgitated debris from the ocean. The one thing they all have in common is the tell-tale signatures of animals which have tried to consume them. They're all either chewed or partially digested, but then dispersed back to the land by the tide after the animals have either spat them out or died in the attempt to consume them. It's a reminder that the smallest and most insignificant piece of waste is enough to choke a sea creature if it's disposed of carelessly.
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.