We're often told that every little boy grows up wanting to be James Bond. The famous secret agent is considered to be the ultimate symbol of masculinity - he beats up the bad guys, he has a license to kill, he's above the law, and he always gets the girl. Only a handful of actors have ever had the chance to play 007 on film, and Sean Connery, for many people, is 'the' definitive Bond. The plot twist here is that he doesn't really want to be.
He was happy enough to get paid for playing Bond on seven separate occasions, but he once told British newspaper the Guardian that he'd 'always hated' the character. His bitterness towards the part seems to have developed in later life; no matter what else he did with his life and career, he was always James Bond to the people he met, and it affected the range of movie roles he was considered for when he retired from playing the part. To him, being Bond became 'a bit of a bore.'
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.