Way back before the internet consisted of Trump memes, it was a far stranger and much more interesting place. People would gather on bulletin boards in dark corners of the web to discuss all manner of things, from public phone hacks to conspiracy theories, amongst like-minded people. One of the big things was finding signs and images in everyday objects.
You know, like when Jesus appeared in that guy's toast, or the mangled Cheerio that looked just like Winston Churchill. Those kinds of signs. The thing was, though, that discovering stuff like that wasn't scary, just weird. On the other hand, finding a human eye in your washing-up suds is a different matter entirely. That's the kind of thing where you scream, run out of the house, and call up your priest for an old fashioned exorcism.
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.