First off, why does this kid want a Tamagotchi? I guess they're making a comeback now, but you have to understand that I already went through the Tamagotchi phase twenty years ago. Yes, twenty years ago. I still have a Yoda Giga Pet (Giga Pet was another brand of virtual pet like Tamagotchi), and it's still complete in its package. I'm not about to buy a brand new one for thirty dollars in this day and age. No, thank you.
What a cute mom. I hope she actually meant it though. It would suck for weeks to pass and this kid to ask, "where's that Tamagotchi you said you were going to Tamagetme?" The parent would look at them with a blank stare and then finally realize, "oh, that. I only said that to make a joke. I had no intention of actually getting you one. Plus, you're adopted."
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.