We know Montel Williams as the charismatic host of The Montel Williams Show, but he's also pretty well known for serving in the United States Marine Corps, as well as the United States Navy. Unlike some of the other celebrities on this list, Williams served his country for many years and built an entire military career.
After graduating high school in 1974, Williams enlisted in the Marine Corps and remained there until he was honorably discharged in 1976. From here, he became a midshipman in the Navy and remained there for 13 years. Williams achieved so much throughout his 15-year military career: he worked for naval intelligence, became a public speaker, and rose to the rank of lieutenant commander. He also used his gift as a speaker to counsel the wives and families of servicemen.
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.