Chances are you've heard of Lionel Messi even if you don't watch soccer. The little Argentinian, who has spent his entire career at Barcelona, is widely believed to be the best player of all time, his reputation eclipsing even Diego Maradona and Pele. When Messi runs at defenders they can fall over their own feet trying to keep up with his tricks, while the ball seems to stay glued to his.
The world of soccer is awash with money at the top level, and Messi is believed to have a contract with pays him $670,000 per week. On top of that, there's the prize money which comes with his many Spanish Championships, European Championships and World Player of the Year awards, and his sponsorship deals with global brands like Pepsi. Messi is still playing, so his incredible wealth is only going to keep on growing.
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.