2018 was the final curtain call for one of Hollywood's all-time great hard men. Burt Reynolds saddled up and rode off into the sunset for the last time. Reynolds made his name as the leading man in "Smokey and the Bandit", "Deliverance" and "The Longest Yard", but it was the unconventional role of a pornography director in "Boogie Nights" that landed him his only Oscar nomination. He had to wait a long time for it; his career began in the 1960s, and "Boogie Nights" was released in 1997.
Reynolds, in his prime, was considered to be a handsome and reliable leading man, with many film producers casting him on his looks alone. His appeal to women translated to real life as well; he married three times but considered Sally Fields his one true love. Reynolds was 82 at the time of his death.
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.