The average human body can survive for up to three weeks without food - Gandhi famously managed 21 days of complete starvation. Water, however, is a different story. At the very most, we can live without water for a week. Water is required by every cell in our body. It lubricates joints, regulates temperature, and flushes waste. For the homeless, living on the streets without access to water, death is a near and imminent certainty unless water can be found.
Showing a tenderness and awareness beyond his years, this boy is fighting against that fact. With a backpack full of water and some containers, he's moving down a line of homeless people, topping up their water supply and making sure they all stay hydrated, making the world a tiny bit better for each of these people. It's one small act of kindness that makes the world a little brighter for those who need a ray of sunshine most of all.
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.