We're not big fans of the word 'legend' - it gets tossed around too easily. In some cases, though, it's deserved. We'll probably end up using it in a few places on this list, and the first of them is to describe Patty Griffin. How else would it be appropriate to describe her contribution to country music, other than 'legendary?'
Griffin is successful, but hasn't quite achieved the kind of sales figures the true standouts of the genre did. What she may have lacked in commercial success, she's made up for in influence. Many country artists who followed in her footsteps cite Griffin and her music as being among their biggest inspirations, including the Dixie Chicks, and Linda Ronstadt. She's believed to be one of the most 'covered' country musicians of all time. She's not done yet either - at the age of 55, she has plenty of years to go, and a new album coming out this year.
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.