Getting yourself into shape is one thing, and it usually takes a lot of work. Keeping that weight off is a totally different process, and it means a lifestyle of constant attention to what you're putting into your body, and what you're doing to burn off excess energy and calories. This gentleman has managed to shed all the weight he was carrying in his 20s - and he's kept it off for a full twenty years. Would you believe that he's over 40 in the picture on the right?
When he was much younger he'd always played sports, but a late diagnosis of asthma killed off his dreams of becoming a professional sportsman, and so he lapsed into depression, preferring to stay at home with junk food than carry on with the limited exercise he was able to do. The change came when he found that he grew out of his asthma, and he was able to run again. Since then, he's never stopped.
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.