Mary Queen of Scots had a pretty interesting life. It's quite hard to imagine what it would be like to be shipped off to France aged five, only to come back fourteen years later as a widow. When she returned to Scotland she came ashore in a time of quite significant religious strife. Those fanatics are everywhere, aren't they?
Queen Mary succeeded the throne after her father King James V died just days after her birth, which meant that her rule was carried out by regents for most of her early years. It wasn't all plain sailing as Queen - she thought she could flee to England to find sanctuary with her cousin Queen Elizabeth I, but she was imprisoned. Mary Queen of Scots decided to pay her back by plotting to assassinate her, which subsequently led to her execution.
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.