South East Asia has a lot to offer travelers, due to the vastness and diversity of the region. One of the countries found there is Malaysia, which is a chain of different islands, each with its own unique beauty. The sun bears, endemic to the Borneo region of Malaysia, are known as the world's smallest bears, which is a fact in itself that should make you want to see the cute cuddly bears.
In previous centuries, the sun bear inhabited a larger part of Asia, but today they are limited to Borneo, which is the last stronghold (they are an endangered species). You can easily and safely see them at the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre in Sepilok. This is the first type of conservation center in the world, making for a fun and unique experience for all travelers.
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.