You may have heard this phrase before, but you've probably never seen it represented in this way! Anyone who's had one too many pizzas, burgers, hot dogs, kebabs or cakes will have been told - probably by a parent - that they are what they eat. Eat too many burgers and you'll turn into one! That sage advice has been used in an attempt to keep many a McDonald's loving child in line. But here, it seems to have been applied to vegetarians.
Why does nobody poke fun at vegetarians for eating too much of the same thing? Is that hypocrisy? Or is it OK because they food they eat is largely better for them? Is the message of "you are what you eat" is that you should only eat what's good for you, or that you shouldn't eat too much of the same thing? We don't know the answer, we're asking the question. And so is Gerhard Haderer.
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.