Do they really call California' The Golden State' because of its association with the Gold Rush of the 1800s, or is it because you almost need to be earning sacks full of real solid gold in order to afford to live there? The cost of just about everything in California is eye-wateringly expensive. You're looking a $20K a year just in housing costs, and then the best part of $10K on top of that for food.
Admittedly, the cost of all this is somewhat skewed by a couple of important facts. For one, Los Angeles is in California, and so the high prices there drag up the state average by quite a margin. Secondly, this is where Hollywood is based. Hollywood dreams don't come cheaply, and neither does being in or around that particular industry. Then there's Disneyland to think about as well. Anywhere there's big money, the cost of living goes up. Rich people need something to spend their salary on!
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.