Passing the 'friend test' can be difficult and intimidating. The first time you meet his friends, it can feel like all of them are looking at you and all of them are judging you. I'm afraid we have bad news for you - they are. But maybe not in the way you suspect of them.
As much as men can seem like overgrown children when they hang out together, they're actually a protective pack and they look out for each other just as much as women do. They want to know you're right for him, and you're not going to have a negative impact on his life. They were also around before you were, and they've known him longer. Men hate it when a woman comes between him and his friends, and sometimes the woman loses that fight if she turns it into one.
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.