The 80s and 90s gave us a lot of modern classics, like 'City Slickers,' that aren't just great movies, they are also treasure troves for finding actors before they got their big break. (Broke)back before Jake Gyllenhaal was cowboying around with Heath Ledger, or having visions of men in bunny suits, he played Billy Crystal's son in the 90's classic, 'City Slickers.'
See Jake in all of his pre-teen glory, looking oh so very 90s with the hightop haircut and chip on his shoulder. This was actually his first credited role, after which he worked consistently ever since. Makes sense since the movie was such a hit, and for a child actor, Jake pulls a solid performance. Unfortunately he didn't make it to the sequel, 'The Legend of Curly's Gold.'
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.