This is a little like the older gentleman we saw earlier wearing the 'YOLO' t-shirt, only taken to the next level. When we reach a certain age, society expects us to start dressing more conservatively. We're supposed to throw away the t-shirts, and perhaps get a nice sweater or cardigan to keep us warm. Shirts with slogans on them are the sort of thing this man's grandchildren should be wearing. Maybe he's even borrowed it from one of them!
We actually like his choice of style, though. Not caring about other people's opinions of us is a trait that's equally desirable at any stage of life, and it even doubles up as a message to the people who think he should be wearing more age-appropriate clothing. Got a problem with what he's wearing? Well, wussup haters?
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.