There isn't much scope for musicians to come from Alaska; it's an unforgiving and cold terrain for much of its expanse, and has a population of considerably below one million. Out of that number came the singer Jewel. She was actually born in Utah, but she moved to Homer, Alaska, with her father after her parents separated. Her father was also a musician, and the two would often play together in local bars and clubs.
Growing up wasn't easy for Jewel - life as a jobbing musician didn't pay the bills, and her family home was often without water, heating, or electricity. A scholarship to go to an art academy in Michigan changed her life, and allowed her to experiment with her musical style, while being taught new techniques. By the time she emerged as a finely-polished graduate, she was ready to begin a career which has seen her sell more than forty million records.
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.