You can find a quality steak almost anywhere in the United States but there's only one state that has mastered the preparation of the beef cut and its Oklahoma. In the Sooner State, you can find your average patron eating a slab of quality meat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Oklahomans are so passionate about their steak, one of the state's senators has raised a bill to name the rib-eye the 'State Steak of Oklahoma.' With approximately 5.2 million cattle within the borders of Oklahoma, the state has more cattle than people living in the Sonner State (3.9 million residents).
With so many choice cuts and ways to properly cook a steak, Oklahoma restaurants have mastered the process making them the king of the meat slab. The famed Cattleman's Steakhouse has become world-renowned for its prime beef and baked potato meal. Many people claim they prepare a quality steak but many can't match the skill level of your average Oklahoman.
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.