Milford Sound is a fiord found in the south-west part of New Zealand's South Island. The fiord is part of the Fiordland National Park, Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. That should be enough to let you know the importance and cultural relevance of the place. Most people have heard of fiords in Norway, but the ones found in different parts of the world are equally majestic.
Milford Sound has been judged by many experts as one of the world's top travel destinations (according to a 2008 Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards from TripAdvisor). It has also been claimed to be New Zealand's most famous tourist destination, even more so than Auckland, the capital city. If you are ever nearby, this is a place you should definitely visit, and even try to kayak.
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.