Deliberately eccentric British comedian and political commentator Russell Brand isn't everybody's cup of tea. Some people find him hilarious; others find he jumps up and down on their very last nerve. Even his detractors would have to admit that he's a captivating man, though. He oozes charisma, sometimes appearing to move more like an insect than a human being. There's something other-worldly about Brand, and we think we know where he got it from.
If Brand decided to put a pirate's costume on for Halloween, he'd look exactly like Dustin Hoffman's Captain Hook from the aptly-named movie 'Hook.' He's one of the very few people in the world who wouldn't need to wear a wig to play the part. Brand would probably make an excellent pirate - he'd charm you into handing your treasure away. Hook is quite the charmer himself, but he has nothing on Brand.
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.