Ever been to a major city and felt a little crowded? You're not alone. There are too many humans living on this planet, and the population is increasing at an exponential rate. There is only so much space, so much food, and so many natural resources. We're already probably at stretching point. Much more than this, and we won't be able to cope. It will be the developing nations who suffer in that scenario more than anybody else.
Consider this statistic: There have been human beings living on this planet for thousands of years, but the population of Earth has doubled from 3.5bn to 7bn in just the last fifty years. People are living longer, and better medical care means fewer people die, however in turn that leads to overpopulation. That's more consumption, more pollution, more famine, and more disease.
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.