With its clear waters, white sand, proximity to some of Brazil's best nightlife, and perfect sunsets every day, it's no wonder Praia de Boa Viagem is one of Northern Brazil's most popular beach destinations. Just looking at photos of this hot spot is enough to make you want to get out your credit card and book your flights. But there's a dark side to this gorgeous stretch of ocean.
Praia de Boa Viagem is one of the planet's most dangerous places to go swimming, but you would never guess just by looking at it. It is notorious for frequent shark attacks, with more than one third of them ending in painful and terrifying death. All the best restaurants and nightclubs in the world wouldn't be able to make us go swimming in these waters, even if they are absolutely stunning.
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.