When the Backstreet Boys were the biggest boy band in the world, there was nothing they couldn't do. To demonstrate that fact, Backstreet Boy Nick Carter pulled all the strings he could to make his less-talented younger brother Aaron Carter famous. For a brief time, it worked; 'I Want Candy' and 'Crush on You' were popular with the young teen market, and Carter must have thought that he was set for life. He wasn't.
Carter's problems started when - surprise, surprise - he failed to pay his taxes. As we now know, nobody gets away with that for long, so when the IRS caught up with him, they took him for all he had. His biggest payday since was an appearance on 'Dancing with The Stars,' but we don't think we'll ever see a hit song from him again.
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.