This is what the huge gathering at Woodstock looked like to the artists who were lucky enough to go out and take the stage. It's a swarming mass of humanity that extends out from the front row to the very edges of the horizon. To the performers, it must have been almost overwhelming.
Estimates place the attendance at Woodstock as being in the region of 400,000. That's well on its way to having half a million people in the same place at the same time; more than a lot of towns and even some cities. To give a sense of perspective, even the world-famous Glastonbury Festival in England can only admit around 130,000. The normally small and quiet town of Bethel, New York, must have wondered what hit it. This was more than just a festival. It was a movement!
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.