This is another truly heartbreaking one. World famous DJ Avicii was only 28 when he took his own life. Many wondered how someone who was considered to be at the peak of his profession could choose to leave us so soon, but in reality Avicii's story is a cautionary one about the excesses of fame.
Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, had already been retired from performing for two years at the time he died. Having encountered fame at a young age, he found himself partying to excess when he was on tour, and the levels at which he drank had caused him chronic health problems. Bergling suffered with acute pancreatitis, and had his appendix and gallbladder removed due to health conditions associated with drinking. Unable to bear the pain any longer, he chose to leave us in April. We'll remember the hits, but his is a tragic tale about the dangers of too much, too soon.
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.