Anyone who's braved the rough and muggy streets of Rio de Janeiro knows the incredible power of the Christ The Redeemer statue. No matter where you are in the pumping and sprawling city, J-dog watches over you like a benevolent guide. This is one classic figure that has been captured on film so many times it's impossible to count.
But it's highly doubtful it was ever photographed quite like this. A few of you might be thinking that having a plane in the foreground of the shot is no big deal. But it's the way the plane is set up, its wings outstretched like J Chrizzle himself. Embracing the sky as the big man embraces everything below him. It's powerful stuff.
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.