Arguably one of the most stunning regions of India, and perhaps the world, Kashmir is tragically unstable and poses a constant risk to tourists in the area. Civil unrest has plagued Kashmir to the point of closing for tourism in the past. But despite the warnings, there's always a bunch of eager travelers ready to enter whenever it reopens.
When it comes down to it, the conflict is mainly due to territorial issues. The people of Kashmir are majority Muslim and most would prefer to be independent, or at least part of Pakistan instead. But the area is important to the Indian government, so they probably won't be giving up the fight any time soon. If you don't want to get caught in any unpleasant and potentially deadly crossfire, we'd suggest visiting the Taj Mahal instead.
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.