Quick poll: does anyone really actually like snowball fights? No, us neither. We know that every time winter rolls around with a fresh powder dump, we feel obliged to go out and throw some snow at other people. It's kind of a tradition. But in reality, snowball fights really aren't that much fun. They're cold, painful, and the other person is always more accurate than you.
This guy in the picture knows exactly what we're talking about. Or girl - there's so much snow on their face that we really can't tell what they are. They just came out because their partner convinced them that a little snowball flinging would be fun. That it wouldn't be like last time when they got ice in their eyes and mild hypothermia. Sorry, but it turned out exactly like last time.
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.