Born and raised in New York, Chevy Chase is an international comedy icon and household name. He first made it big on Saturday Night Live and went on to win three Emmy Awards (out of five nominations). He has also been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards. Basically, Chase is a hilarious superstar who has achieved almost as much success as you can get as a comedian.
Unfortunately for Chase, his life didn't always revolve around laughter. As a child, his mother and stepfather subjected him to physical and emotional abuse. The comedian has recalled the times he was locked in a closet for hours and then slapped across the face after being released. We often wonder if the sadness in his childhood is what prompted him to start a career that was based on making people happy.
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.