There's a resort on the fringes of Lake Tahoe that could tell a thousand stories if it had the ability to talk. During the 1960s it belonged to the legendary crooner Frank Sinatra, and it was where he wined, dined and partied with every star of the era. Marilyn Monroe, Sammy Davis Jr, and President John Fitzgerald Kennedy all made personal calls on Sinatra during his time there. The famous old building has changed hands a few times since then, and currently belongs to Larry Ellison, who's made his fortune in the world of technology.
It's no longer a private residence, though. At some point in the past it became a hotel and casino; probably the work of an entrepreneur trying to capitalize on the venue's notoriety. At some point, it ran into trouble and was facing foreclosure until Ellison picked it up for $38.5m, and also cleared its debts in the process.
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.