This British comedian and political commentator might take the prize for 'biggest transformation.' Brand has often said that he was a very different person as a child, and based on the evidence he wasn't joking. Who would have thought that this chubby kid would grow up to entertain and outrage half the world? Just about everything about him has changed, although you can just about identify him from those distinctive eyebrows. Brand struggled with bulimia when he was younger, although we're happy to say he recovered as an adult.
Brand is now considered to be something of a sex symbol - something which won him the attention of Katy Perry, although their volatile marriage only lasted a single year. He migrated from comedy to politics as he entered his late 30s, with his socialist views making him something of a polarizing figure in the press. These days he's more interested in writing books than making movies, and has settled into domestic bliss with his second wife.
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.