Carlos Santana is of course most famous for his legendary talent with the guitar. We immediately think of the distinctive smooth and relaxing sounds he creates on stage. He frequently appears on the Rolling Stone 'Greatest Guitarists of All Time' lists, and with very good reason. Santana has won a whopping ten Grammy Awards and three Latin Grammy Awards. Born in Mexico and based in the USA, Santana is a true North American icon.
In what seems to be a story that is far too common, Santana was sexually molested by an American man who was assisting him in crossing the border from Mexico to the USA. This went on for a period of two years when Santana was between the ages of ten and twelve. The musician decided to take his story to the public in order to raise awareness and help other victims.
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.