Does anything say 'America' more than a whole family sitting down around a large turkey on Thanksgiving, and arguing over who gets the best cut? Traditions like this may be part of the heart and soul of the US right now - but they might not be twenty years from now. Turkeys are slowly sliding off the Thanksgiving menu, and large ones are being left on the shelves more than small ones.
Millennials tend to be more conscientious than their forebearers about food wastage, so they won't buy a large turkey just so they can show it off on their table. Organic turkeys don't grow to that size, so a Millennial will likely assume that a large turkey has been battery farmed, and reject it on those grounds. They likely don't have room in their house to host a large meal anyway, and even if they did, they're much more likely to be vegan or vegetarian than the generations who came before them.
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.