Born in Gulfport, Mississippi, Tavis Smiley is an American talk show host and author. He is probably best known for hosting 'Tavis Smiley' on PBS, as well as 'The Tavis Smiley Show' on National Public Radio. Though he is known for his work on PBS, he was fired from the network in December 2017 after a series of sexual misconduct allegations came to light.
The cycle of abuse really shows itself here. Smiley detailed the childhood abuse he suffered at the hands of his stepfather in his autobiography. It is by no means an excuse for the abuse he himself has perpetrated, but it's not uncommon to see the abused become the abuser in cases like this. We hope the women he sexually assaulted and harassed at work get the justice and help they need.
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.