The world still isn't quite over the tragic loss of funnyman Robin Williams. With his easy charm and his many joyous comic creations, Williams put a smile on the faces of millions of fans. When he wanted to put a smile on his own face, though, he took vacations at his private island - Pender Harbor, close to Canada. Williams never publicly spoke of his island, and it's only through tales from locals that we know he was often seen there, quietly enjoying some relaxation time.
After he passed, the island passed into the hands of his relatives. Instead of selling it or renovating it, they plan to keep it exactly as it was, and in the process, they've turned it into somewhere they can always go and remember him. It will forever be exactly as he left it.
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.