For some reason, it was easier for skaters, skiers and tennis players to come out as gay than people who play 'macho' sports like football. That was until Michael Sam summed up the courage to become the first ever openly gay NFL player in 2014. Sam was especially bold; he came out before the draft, and there were fears that his declaration would put teams off the idea of drafting him. Fortunately, the Rams were there to step in and pick him up.
Sam's story made history and was such a big deal at the time that then-President Barack Obama took the step of publicly congratulating him for his courage. He would then go on to become the first openly gay player in the CFL when he signed for the Montreal Alouettes but retired from the sport shortly after due to mental health issues. He now works as an author and a motivational speaker.
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.