We've already covered starter homes, but it's not just those small dwellings which are failing to attract young buyers. The whole idea of owning a property doesn't seem to appeal to millennials as much as it did to the generations who came before them. The percentage of people below the age of 30 owning homes is currently at its lowest point in recorded history.
There's little doubt that banks have played a role in this. Since the financial crash in 2008, lending terms have been far more restrictive than they used to be, which makes mortgages more difficult to obtain. There's also the issue of affordability. Houses have generally been thought to be overpriced for a long time now. Despite that, those who work within the market seem surprised that nobody wants to buy from them at inflated prices anymore.
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.