Famous for his iconic role as Steve Urkel on hit '90s sitcom, Family Matters, most people don't know that Jaleel White also voiced Sonic the Hedgehog in the original animated series, as well as the Sonic Underground animated series. Though White is not exactly a household name anymore, he continued his acting career and has enjoyed steady success.
He starred in the 2006 film, Dreamgirls, and he has appeared on television shows including Boston Legal, House, and Psych. He was even a contestant on the 2012 series of Dancing with The Stars, but was unfortunately voted off earlier on in the show, leaving him finishing in seventh place. White began his career at the age of three and almost scored a role on The Cosby Show, before the character he auditioned for was removed from the series.
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.