Though it's quite difficult to imagine just what life was like in Peru 2000 years ago, we no longer have to be left in confused wonderment of what the Moche tribe and the Lord of Sipan looked like. The representations of his life and his rule are fairly abstract to say the least - in every other 'portrait' that's been created he looks completely unreal; some even make him look like a westernized clown.
The late great Lord of Sipan's remains were found in 1987 in a tomb surrounded by some of the most bedazzling treasures you could even imagine. After forensic anthropologists decided to see what the Lord of Sipan would have looked like, it became pretty damn clear that there's a reason why he was seen as such a fearless warrior. Would you mess with the Moche warrior priest?
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.