The rise of body shaming has put us all in a bit of a difficult position. There's no denying that we love our chocolates and candy, but everyone's ready to pounce on us and tell us off when we do indulge. But desperate times call for desperate measures, and this enterprising individual found the perfect place to hide their stash.
Well, they thought they had found the perfect place. Unfortunately, they also chose to live with the only person in the world who actually enjoys their edamame beans from the freezer section (protip: they'll never be as good as they are in a Japanese restaurant). And verily, they were sprung. Based on the size of the stash in the photo, though, it seems like they got a fair way through before the discovery.
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.