Don't worry if you're not immediately familiar with who we're talking about. We'll refresh your memory! If you remember the line, "I see dead people" you'll know exactly who this is. Haley Joel Osment was the child star of The Sixth Sense, which was a huge blockbuster back in 1999. For about six months it felt like everyone was saying they saw dead people - that's how iconic that one line of dialogue was.
Osment was on the path to great things after his performance in The Sixth Sense. He acted in a few more films, which were less successful, but he was still on his way. Unfortunately, partying, drugs, and alcohol got in the way, as it so often does with child stars. In 2006, Osment was arrested for drink driving and drug possession.
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.