The Gili Islands have also been collectively called "the Gilis," since the formation is made out of three islands, called Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. However, the smallest of these three islands is also the most picturesque - that's island Gili Meno. The largest of the islands, Gili Trawangan has a higher population count, making it a better destination for people seeking parties and socialization.
The islands started to become popular with Western tourists in the 1980s and 1990s - in previous years, the island was not known enough, and so they were sparsely visited. The first travelers were backpackers, who were looking for adventure and exploration. Today, the islands are much better connected to the rest of Indonesia, making it possible to reach them by more direct means of transportation.
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.