Just like Kentucky has the bourbon trail, so does Ireland has the oyster trail. People that are more interested in combing healthy living and travel will find this trail more interesting rather than the bourbon trail. The Galway International Oyster Festival is one of Ireland's longest running and greatest gourmet experiences. The event is meant as a celebration of the new oyster season.
Usually, in order to celebrate the new oyster season, participants are required to get a pint with a couple of oyster in every pub alongside the oyster trail. Luckily, this can be done within 72 hours, so you can strategically drink your pints during three days so that you don't drunk within the first few hours of visiting Ireland - not that there is anything bad in doing that.
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.