This is a word that has a few different meanings, and how you're most familiar with it will depend on where you live in the world. In the UK, a gyro is the welfare payment you may be entitled to receive if you're unemployed. If you're scientifically minded, you might use it as an abbreviation of 'gyroscope', as in the device which measures angle and rotation. If you're like us, though, then it's a spicy Greek meat sandwich, and it tastes amazing.
So how should we ask for it when we want one? Well, not like "juh-eye-ro" for a start, which is the most common way it's misused. Not "gee-roh" either. And if you're thinking it's "guy-row" you're still way off. What you're looking for is a "yee-roh". The G is silent, and fools everyone.
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.