The hugely influential preacher Billy Graham went home to meet his maker in 2018. At one time one of the most famous religious figures in the world other than the Pope, Graham can probably be credited with starting the trend of television evangelists. He remains the original and most successful, selling out stadiums all around the world like a touring rock star at the peak of his fame.
Graham had the ear of every US President from Truman through to Obama and was celebrated for his achievements. Ronald Reagan awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1983. The passionate freedom campaigner had battled a number of health problems over the course of the years, but still made it through through to the grand old age of 99. He's survived by his son Franklin, who's carried on his father's work.
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.