Kirk Hammett is a heavy metal legend - he has been the lead guitarist of Metallica since all the way back in 1983 and has consistently appeared on lists featuring the greatest guitarists of all time. So, what inspired Hammett to become one of the most talented guitarists in the world? He claims it was listening to his older brother's record collection, which included Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and UFO.
It's no secret that Hammett battled drug addiction during his younger years. Some may tie it back to an unusual childhood trauma he experienced. When he was eleven years old, Hammett witnessed his pet dog being raped by his neighbor. He has said about the matter, "The guy took down his pants and started having sex with the dog! I didn't know whether to laugh or cry."
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.