Senator John McCain seemed to be one of the rarest of all types of politician - one who was equally respected by both sides of the political divide. It was easy to see why. He was a war hero and a passionate and intelligent man, who believed strongly in his causes and his party, but also displayed compassion and learning. He was every inch a leader, and nearly became one for his whole country.
In 2008, McCain stood against Barack Obama, but couldn't stand against the tidal wave of enthusiasm for his opponent, and America's desire to elect its first black President. Undeterred, McCain stayed in public service all the way up to his death, becoming quite the thorn in the side of the current administration when he chose to be. He battled bravely against brain cancer, but gracefully accepted defeat in August at the age of 81.
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.