Many of us struggle with money, dreaming of a time when we might win the lottery or become celebrities. But like some of the best Hollywood stories, this dream actually became a reality for Macaulay. Had he followed in his father's or mother's footsteps, he might just be a broke-ass nobody like the rest of us. Instead, he rose above the turmoil to really make something for himself.
How bad was it for the Culkin family? Well, Macaulay was actually one of seven children that his parents Kit and Patricia had had, making every day a battle to feed so many hungry mouths. Patricia was only a telephone operator at the time, and Kit an ex-actor with some very minor credits to his name. Times were always tight, and Macaulay could see that even from a very early age.
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.