If we were going to cover everything Mel Gibson has done wrong in his life and his career, we'd be here for a long time. The brief version of the veteran actor's rap sheet includes pleading no-contest to a charge of domestic battery; pleading no-contest to several drink-driving charges; being caught on tape making antisemitic remarks to a police officer; and also being caught on tape making racist, demeaning and misogynistic comments to an ex-partner during a drunken rant. Gibson's battle with alcoholism has been public, and it's often been ugly.
Since finally overcoming his alcohol addiction in 2007, Gibson has appeared to be a changed man. He's apologized for his previous conduct, meeting Jewish faith leaders to better inform himself about the religion. He now supports the charity 'Angels at Risk,' which combats drug and alcohol addiction in teenagers, and has managed to return to Hollywood against all the odds.
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.