Here we have another perceived bad boy who spent a period of their life following all the rules. One of the most famous musicians in the world, Johnny Cash wasn't always so well known. Before he hit the big time, Cash was just a regular guy enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1950. As far as military roles go, Cash had a pretty cool job in Germany as a Morse Code operator.
After more than three years of service, where he spent most of his time intercepting Soviet Union communications, Cash was granted an honorable discharge. He went on to become one of the bestselling artists of all time, with 90 million album sales worldwide. Like John Coltrane, Cash developed his musical talent further while serving in the military, creating his first band, The Landsberg Barbarians.
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.