Before writing this article, if you'd have put a gun up to my head and asked me what a rhubarb was, I wouldn't be able to tell you. Part of that is because I secretly want to die, but a bigger part of it is that I have no idea what it is. I've heard of rhubarb pie, but never knew what that really meant either. Turns out rhubarb is a leafy green. Maybe that's why I wasn't aware of it. The only leafy green I use is Mary Jane. Woop woop.
Throw together a rhubarb and avocado salad and you're good to go. You get a nice meaty avocado and you don't need anything else like cheese or meat. Then you can brag to all your friends about how healthy you eat. Why work out or eat healthy if you're not going to brag about it.
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.