It is us, or is this one particularly creepy? The message is easy enough to follow - there are plenty of people walking around us who are putting on a fake smile. Some of them are doing it because they want to please us. Some of them are doing it as a show of defiance. And some - perhaps quite a lot - are doing it to hide the fact that they're actually very sad.
Nobody wants to live in a world where you're required to put a brave face on all the time. If there was such a thing as a smile shop, it would make all smiles redundant. So, if you are feeling a little blue, talk to someone. Don't throw money at the problem and get a fake smile from it as a result, like these people do. Take some time for yourself and work on getting your real smile back. Remember that it's OK to not be OK.
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.