If you knew alternative music in the 1990s, you knew Dolores O'Riordan. With her band the Cranberries, she released the timeless classic 'Zombie', which its lyrics about religious warfare in Ireland and the waste of life that came with it. It was a global hit, followed up with others like 'Linger'. O'Riordan's distinctive, haunting voice is what gave the band their edge.
Sadly, O'Riordan battled against addiction and mental health problems her entire life, often discussing them openly and referencing them in her music. She was in the process of recording a new album at the time of her death, but it will be left unfinished after she drowned in the bath at the age of only 46. Coroners ruled that her death was accidental; the result of excess alcohol intoxication. She leaves behind four children and an army of broken-hearted fans.
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.