We'd all heard one of John Denver's best songs before we even knew his name. Denver was the author of 'Leaving on A Jet Plane,' which was recorded and released by folk trio Peter, Paul, and Mary to great commercial success. Denver got a little of that money, but none of the acclaim. Undeterred, he decided to stop selling his songs to other people and set out on his own. Fortunately for him, he had plenty more hits up his sleeve. 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' is as popular now as it's ever been, and has been passed down from generation to generation.
Denver's introduction to music was also passed down from one generation to another - it was his grandmother who bought him his first ever guitar, as a birthday gift. He may have had more to give us as well - his life was ended prematurely in his early 50s in a plane crash. A memorial stone to him in his hometown bears the lyrics of his hit 'Rocky Mountain High.'
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.