A polar plunge is a type of event that is held in many different countries in the world, where participants enter a body of water despite the low temperature. The most famous (and exotic) of its kind is the polar plunge that takes place in Antarctica, one of the coldest and most unwelcoming places on the planet (the water is in sub-zero temperatures).
Polar plunging is a part of an even larger activity which is called winter swimming. This type of sport and outdoor adventure is especially popular in Russia and other northern countries. Another positive aspect of taking the polar plunge in Antarctica is that you will experience and see one of the most unexplored places in the world - Antarctica. The views are absolutely breathtaking.
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.