You know how we talked about the Sun being big? Well, photons are the opposite. They're what make up light, and they're small. Really small. Try to imagine the smallest thing you possibly can and make it smaller. Now double the effect, and you're probably somewhere close.
Photons are freshly generated in the core of the Sun, making their way slowly to the edge of our native star before they break free, but it takes them a while to travel that path - somewhere in the region of 170,000 years. This is because atomic density at the core of the Sun is extreme - around 150 times denser than water - and atoms are carried by convection, cooling and heating and being reabsorbed thousands of times before they're able to escape into space. This also means that all of the natural light we see almost older than recorded human history. Just let that sink in.
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.