Prepare to meet another word that you've been getting wrong forever - we had no idea about this one either. Forte is a great word, it's a flamboyant and fun way to say that you're good at something, or that a particular subject is a strong one for you. However, if you've been going around telling people that the correct pronunciation of words is your "for-tay", then you've been wrong in every sense of the word.
Whilst there is an instance where "for-tay" is acceptable, this related only to its use within the world of music and refers to a composer's note. In the far more common "that's my forte" sense then the 'e' is actually silent, and you should actually be telling people that things are your "fort", exactly how you'd describe a small castle or fortress.
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.