Vegans often get a bad rap. All they want to do is live a conscientious lifestyle... and tell everyone about it constantly. Yes, that's the stereotype that we've all heard. The old joke, "how can you tell if someone is vegan? They'll tell you." Let's not knock vegans entirely though. All they're trying to do is make the world a better place. Meat eaters are just sick of hearing about it.
That's why this lie is an especially horrible crime. One high and mighty Facebook user went on this long tirade about switching to veganism. Good for them! (*Blocked*), but they shouldn't have posted so soon. A friend quickly comments a reminder that just earlier that day they had enjoyed a chicken and steak taco bowl. There should be a rule that you have to digest your food completely before you can switch to vegan.
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.