Only Elvis Presley could manage to look so suave in his military uniform. Drafted from March 1958 to March 1960, Presley was one of the biggest stars in the entire world when he was drafted. Far from shying away from responsibility, Presley actually requested to be a regular soldier. This was despite the fact that he was offered a Special Services role where he would entertain the troops instead of participating in normal duties. It also included better housing, but Presley wouldn't have any of it.
As you can imagine, this won him the respect of not just his fellow soldiers, but the whole nation. Presley's two years with the military in Germany ended up leading him to his wife, Priscilla. Unfortunately, it was also what led him to a substance abuse problem that would eventually cause his death in 1977.
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.