Years of scientific research has told us that humans reach well to anything that appears to have a face - and especially a smiling face. It's one of the reasons we're so fond of cats, even when cats often seem so indifferent about us! It's also the reason that the logo of thrift and donation store Goodwill is so ideally suited to its purpose.
Whenever we get involved with a charity - whether that's by donating to one or buying from one - we like to feel like we're going something good for the world around us. Goodwill helps to provide us with that feeling by featuring a logo that seems to smile at us. The effect is an optical illusion - it's just a close-up of part of the letter 'G,' but it reminds us to go into the store with a smile on our face, and a positive attitude.
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.