You know it's bad news when the government is attempting to pay for the relocation of an entire island's population. Such is the case with the Ephemeral Islands in the Maldives, as they're being forecasted to sink in the not too distant future. In fact, the word 'ephemeral' actually means "lasting for a very short time." So, it seems they're living out their prophecy.
The entire nation won't be around for too much longer, and the president has recommended that those who can afford it start thinking about moving to nearby India or Sri Lanka. Recent tsunamis have already begun work making the islands uninhabitable - it's only a matter of time before nature does the rest. If you want to visit this paradise, the time is now. Otherwise you might find yourself surrounded by empty, sinking islands in a few years.
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.