Depending on your experience, Madidi National Park in Bolivia could be something from your wildest dreams or most terrifying nightmares. Lush forests and flowing rivers make this park a hiker's fantasy, but it has the potential to turn deadly in the blink of an eye. Flesh-eating bacteria and murderous wildlife are just some of the obstacles that stand in your way.
We're honestly not joking about the murderous animals. Within Madidi lives an infamous pack of wild pigs that will attack humans and literally rip them to shreds. Even if you manage to elude these horrifying creatures, more danger awaits. A small cut on your finger could be infected with parasites within minutes, making a fairly run of the mill injury the beginning of your untimely death. The Amazon is a natural wonder, but is it worth your life?
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.