There are plenty of people who think satirist and surrealist Stephen Colbert would make a great President, but Colbert himself might just believe it more passionately than anybody else does. Running for the highest office in the land wouldn't be intimidating to Colbert at all; in fact, he's done it once before. Colbert stood - with his tongue firmly planted into his cheek - during the 2008 Presidential election. Sadly for all of us, he didn't win, and so far, we've not found out what Colbert's America might look like.
We've had some hints down the years. We know how passionate he is about ice cream, for a start. Free ice cream for every American? That might be a vote winner! Since his failed Presidential bid, he's formed a Super Pac and also discussed the possibility of standing for office in South Carolina. We don't think he's done with his political ambitions just yet.
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.