Ever been so hot during a heat wave that you've got all the windows open, the AC on, a fan blowing and nothing on but swimwear, and you're still way too hot? Spare a thought for our furry friends, who don't have the option of removing layers to cool themselves down. They really feel it.
It's a good job, then, that there are people around as friendly and generous as this gang of Australian cyclists, who stopped by the side of the road and were approached by a very thirsty koala bear. Recognizing that the men were drinking water, it approached them to beg for a drink, and was very grateful for what it got - look at the way it lifts its paws up to hold on to the bottle! Always keep an eye out for animals during very hot days, they'll be every bit as pleased for a drink of water as this little koala was.
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.