There's nothing sadder than a young talent being lost too soon. Unfortunately for all of us, Puerto Rican singer, Kevin Fret, was murdered at the age of just 24. In addition to being a top Latin music artist, Fret was openly gay, gender nonconforming, and an advocate for up and coming LGBT stars. He also used his extensive social media platform to speak out against bullying.
Sadly, Fret was no stranger to homophobic violence and was charged in 2018 after fighting with a man he claims attacked him because of his sexuality. On January 10, 2019, Fret was shot at eight times while riding his motorbike in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was transported to a medical center, where he was pronounced dead. His death has been labeled a homicide, but many activist groups claim it was also a hate crime.
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.