Gerard Butler is a face we've gotten used to seeing on the silver screen over the past three decades as the Scottish actor has been a part of some box office hits like starring in films like Dracula 2000, The Phantom of the Opera, the 2003 rendition of Tomb Raider alongside Angelina Jolie, and the role of King Leonidas in 300 that earned him international recognition. Gerard's always been pretty bad a** if you ask us.
Unfortunately, in 2011, a surfing incident on the set of the film, Chasing Mavericks, almost caused the actor to drown which sent him into a whirlwind of painkillers and prescription drug abuse. Butler later went on to check himself into rehab in order to shake his habit of painkiller addiction. Luckily, he's doing better than ever these days and still landing some major movie roles.
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.