Any 90s kid will remember the Beethoven movies. For many kids, it was their first introduction to the St. Bernard breed of dogs. For a kid who had only ever dealt with chihuahuas, Beethoven the St. Bernard looked like a mythical creature. The first two movies were total hits, and they made sense. The first one was about Beethoven terrorizing his new family. The second one brought in a second, female dog, and some babies. Then the third one happened.
By the third movie, most of the cast realized that they were on a sinking ship, so they didn't appear in this film. Most notably was the father, played by Charles Grodin, who is the real star of the film. I mean, we all remember him screaming "BEETHOVEN!" more than anything else from the entire movie.
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.