Dentists are sometimes seen as poor relations of doctors. After all, isn't their job to be a doctor, but only to one specific part of the body? Worse than that, a part of the body that very few people other than their own partner would wish to go near? That might be true in some respects, but even if it is, dentists are having the last laugh, and they're showing us their shiny white teeth while they're doing it.
Becoming a dentist is far from easy. An undergraduate degree is required, as well as certification, passing of the Dental Acceptance Test, and an official license. That's a lot of red tape to get through, and once dentists have cleared it, they should be well on their way to a six-figure income. We imagine that's the thought they cling to as they're getting their eighth face-full of halitosis for the day.
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.