We've been trying to tell people for years: MMA really just isn't very good for your health. Now, finally, there's a photo which really captures it. If this one doesn't convince you that getting punched and kicked repeatedly does funny things to the human body, we don't know what will. Just look at that skin fold and ripple. It's going to take a lot of Neutrogena to get that wrinkle out.
While you're marveling at the photo, here are some lovely statistics for you. Did you know that almost a third of all fights result in someone getting badly injured? Did you know that the bone stress produced by submission disciplines such as jiu-jitsu and judo can damage your joints for life, leaving you unable to walk? Did you know that there have been 15 deaths in the MMA ring in the last couple of years alone? No, we bet you didn't.
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.