If you never had a dad, or your dad wasn't around, you probably missed this lesson. Many young boys have memories of skipping stones with their fathers. Maybe if you don't, that means that your father didn't know how to skip stones. There's no real point to it other than to do it, which is what makes it such a zen art form. I bet monks love skipping stones.
I feel like it's going to be a lost art as more people stay indoors for social media and videogames. When's the last time you just hung out at a creek? Trust me, it's super fun. People are much more imaginative than they give themselves credit for. Go to the creek, bring a ball, and you're set. You'll find something to do. You might not even have to use the ball.
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.