We told you that West Virginia was a little cheaper to live in than Virginia, and here's the proof! There's around $8,000 in it, which is more than enough to cover your entire food budget in West Virginia. Housing is also available for significantly less than $10,000 per year, which is a steal when you consider you might be able to get a view of some of the most beautiful landscapes America has to offer.
West Virginia came into being when the western counties of Virginia refused to accept the state's decision to secede from the union in 1863. It therefore became the only state created by a Presidential Proclamation; Abraham Lincoln declared that it was an independent state, and therefore it was! The mountain ranges within the state have drawn comparisons with those found in Europe, leading it to be described as 'the Switzerland of the United States.'
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.