As I write this, the United States is being torn apart by the debate over immigrant children being separated from their families and put in cages. Why don't we all just stare at this as we realize how much worse it could be. I'm not saying it's good, but can you imagine if these were the cages? I don't even think I'd be OK with jokingly putting my child in there. Or am I wrong and is that a monkey? That could be a monkey for all I know.
People are so sensitive these days that if they saw a picture like this on the internet they'd try to call child protective services on the parent. Everyone wants to feel so important so they create these scenarios where they can be the hero. As our president would say... SAD!
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.