All of planet Earth has been mapped, explored, and photographed, except for one place: the ocean deeps. Is a place so inhospitable, so dark, cold, and pressurized, that only in the last few years have we managed to send a human down to the absolute depths. Even then, that's only to one small point in a watery jungle which covers two-thirds of the Earth's surface.
What we're trying to say through all this rambling is that for the most part, we have no idea what's down there. When something does appear - like this fish, for example - it's unlike anything we've ever known. A beachcomber found it on the cape of South Africa, but sadly threw it away before further studies could be done. For now, the deep will remain a mystery.
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.