Derek Luke first burst onto the scene with his big screen debut in the film, Antwone Fisher. Strangely enough, the real Antwone Fisher also appears in this list. The film is based on Fisher's life of abuse, so it kind of makes sense that they picked an actor who had also been through some rough times. Luke is also well known for his role as Gabe Jones in Captain America: The First Avenger.
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Luke was no stranger to the arts. His mother was a pianist and his father was an actor, so it totally fits that Luke would head in that direction. Luke hasn't been shy about his childhood and has spoken frankly about the sexual molestation he experienced as a child. He said playing Antwone Fisher felt freeing.
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.