In the modern world, whenever something exciting happens, you can almost guarantee that we'll have photo and video evidence of it happening. Almost everybody has a smartphone, and so we have the means to record everything we see and hear on a regular basis. It's like we've all become photojournalists.
This hasn't always been the case. There are now more photos taken every day than there were in all of the 19th century. Some might say that we've become a little too trigger-happy and vain with the camera, but at least we never miss anything. We always capture the moment.
Because there were so few cameras around one hundred years ago or more, we have a literally incomplete picture of some truly remarkable historical events - the sorts of things there would be thousands of pictures of if they happened now. That doesn't mean there are no pictures at all, though!
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.