Although Ethiopia is not known for its Christian tradition, the country is home to several monolithic rock-cut churches. The most famous such churches are in the town of Lalibela, found in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia. Today, Lalibela is one of Ethiopia's holiest cities and a central site for pilgrims from around the whole world.
The population of the city of Lalibela is almost entirely Christian, which is in strike comparison to the rest of the country. Another interesting fact about Lalibela is that the layout and names of the major buildings and streets in the city have been widely accepted by the local clergy to be a symbolic representation of the city of Jerusalem in Israel. Lalibela is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which encourages international peace.
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.