Very few people will need any kind of introduction to Jon Stewart and his political beliefs. For years, he was the host of the left-leaning 'Daily Show,' pouring scorn on Republican politicians and Republican ideas. As is the case with many a political commentator who's never held office, Stewart has been challenged more than once to back his own opinions and put them to the test by entering politics himself. So far, he's refused to do so.
Some of the criticism leveled at Stewart has been inaccurate, though. He even voted Republican once - even if it was just once - in the 1988 Presidential election. He also rejects the suggestion that he's a Democrat, preferring to view himself as a socialist or an independent. He might find positive media coverage of his campaign hard to come by - he's made an enemy of Fox News many times over.
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.