It is said that when the world comes to an end, be it through natural disaster or nuclear war, all that will remain is the cockroaches and Keith Richards. There are more legends about the infamous 'Keef' than anyone could count, and if even half of them are true then he has a strong claim to being the most rock and roll man who ever drew breath.
Richards famously chain smokes whilst on stage, and this picture taken in in 1974 suggests he doesn't behave any differently offstage either, as he eyes the photographer with the sort of cool detachment that made him a style icon to many - including Johnny Depp, who's on record as saying he based his 'Pirates of the Caribbean' character on the Rolling Stones grizzled guitarist.
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.