Now here's a lovely gesture. During a time where religious tensions seem to be more of a barrier between people than ever before, here's a man who's using it to try to make new friends instead.
Ramadan is an especially holy time for those of the Islamic faith, requiring strict fasting and some activity that those unfamiliar with it could find unusual. Possibly aware of this - or possibly just because he wanted to include his neighbors in a time of celebration - he's reaching out to the people who live around him to eat with him and his family. By advertising his name, his address and his faith to people who either don't know him, he could make himself a target for all kinds of abuse, but instead he's chosen to open his arms and put faith in humanity. We hope it was rewarded, and he had a lot of people around the table that night!
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.