When people tell me they're from South Dakota I respond with, "I'm not totally familiar with it. Where is that in relation to North Dakota?" It never gets a laugh, but you better believe I'll never miss a chance to say it. I guess I'm just training for my future as a father. There's only two things a father needs to do: one, protect their child. Two, tell bad jokes constantly.
South Dakota has the 11th highest alcohol-related deaths, though generally people are pretty healthy there. Too bad all the cardio in the world can't protect you from a car. Stay safe out there, South Dakotans. We want to feel safe when we come visit Mount Rushmore.
Statistics :
Adults drinking excessively: 17.7% - Alcohol-related driving deaths: 35.2% (11th highest) - Adults in fair or poor health: 12.8% (5th lowest) - Drunkest metro area: Sioux Falls, SD
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.