Even for meat-eaters, bacon and pig products are something of a quandary. We know that pigs are highly intelligent animals, who've displayed evidence of self-awareness and an understanding of cause and effect, but at the same time bacon is delicious. Not every pig ends up as bacon though; many live out long and happy lives. We're not sure if this pig was one of them, but he certainly did everything he could to achieve his freedom!
We have absolutely no idea how he managed to escape the livestock truck; we didn't know pigs could climb or jump, but this brave soul appears to have done both. His friends, still inside the truck, seem to be gazing on at him in wonder. We're pleased to say he survived the fall, was rescued by the local police force, and was adopted by the police. He now lives at a police station in a shelter usually reserved for police dogs!
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.