Anyone remember being scared out of your mind watching 'Are You Afraid of the Dark'? We certainly do! In fact, we're surprised it was marketed as a kid's show - it was a little too freaky sometimes. You may or may not remember Ross Hull, one of the regular characters on the show. He was on the television series for five years and kept acting until 2004.
Hull decided to leave the industry when he realized he'd rather go to school and study something he was interested in. This led him to meteorology and an eventual degree in radio and television arts. He is now a pretty famous meteorologist in Canada, so he ended up living the dream. He still features on the small screen, but he's doing what he loves instead. Sounds like he made the right decision!
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.