Ben Affleck's chief offense appears to be that he's perceived as the less-talented friend of Matt Damon. Affleck's acting talents have failed to convince many people, as the overwhelmingly negative reception to his casting as 'Batman' proved. In 2017 he confessed that he once inappropriately groped television host Hilarie Burton at an awards ceremony, which didn't do wonders for his reputation either, despite his belated apology for it. Those who vote Republican particularly dislike him for his strong and outspoken support for the Democrats, and for liberal causes in general.
Affleck's liberal views have inspired him to perform many charitable acts, though. His support for the gay and transgender communities has been strong and unwavering for years. Financially, he supports the East Congo Initiative, which attempts to secure better pay and conditions for farmers working within the country. He and Damon also include an 'inclusion rider' in any film they appear in, requiring both casts and crews to be ethnically diverse.
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.