Located five hours north of Phoenix, Arizona, Antelope Canyon is not as famous as the Grand Canyon, but certainly just as frequently photographed. It is sacred Navajo land and a very spiritual place to visit. However, it is not without its dangers. Dehydration is a real concern in the desert and temperatures can get unbearably high as you explore the canyon. Trust us, you'll want that extra bottle of water!
But losing some fluid isn't the worst of it. Antelope canyon is extremely susceptible to flash flooding, and unfortunately, surviving sometimes comes down to pure luck. In the 90s an entire tour group of people drowned in the lower canyon, due to unpredictable flooding. If you have to see it, make sure you go with an expert Navajo guide in order to minimize the risk to your life.
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.