I like to give people the benefit of the doubt when I see them doing something that looks otherwise crazy or stupid. I think that's only fair. That's why I'm going to do some mental gymnastics to validate why this woman is wearing a cup of lettuce on her head. Some people would immediately jump to the conclusion that she's crazy, but I don't think that's fair. I think that she's doing a hair treatment that soaks up the nutrients from the lettuce into her hair. In fifteen minutes she'll have luscious hair.
Do I really believe that? Not really. This lady doesn't look like she'd benefit from luscious hair. No offense lady, but maybe you're just some weird crazy person so who cares about offending you anyway. I know that may sound mean, but I only have enough positivity in me for five to six people a day.
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.