Although we're seeing progress in most major sports in the world, we're still waiting for the first major male soccer player to come out during their playing career. The most high-profile player ever to come out is former German international star Thomas Hitzlsperger, who declared his sexuality in 2014, a year after his career was over. He had in the past been engaged to a female German model, and when coming out said he'd only realized he was gay in recent years.
A player for Aston Villa, West Ham United, and Everton in the English Premier League, Hitzlsperger remains the only former player from that prestigious division ever to come out as gay, and arguably he's the most high-profile gay former player in the history of the sport. He represented Germany 52 times between 2004 and 2010, finishing third in the World Cup in 2006.
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.