Here's a little fun fact for our Game of Thrones audience; the Red Wedding scene was actually inspired by some of King Robert I's shenanigans! That's got you interested hasn't it? It turns out that Robert the Bruce was very much the macabre character himself. Well, what would you expect from one of the most fearsome Scottish kings who ever lived?
Back in the 1300s, it wasn't all sitting around in fancy golden outfits - during his rule, Robert the Bruce led the Scottish people during the wars of independence against England and succeeded. There's no wonder he's still hailed as a national hero to this day in Scotland for his bludgeoner bravery. It saw him live for a relatively long time as a warrior king, until the age of 55 when he passed away in 1329.
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.