Pat Conroy is one of America's biggest literature legends. He's the author of multiple novels, as well as a couple of memoirs, too. In fact, two of his novels, The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini, were even adapted to Oscar nominated films. He didn't always lead such a glamourous life - Conroy moved around a lot as a kid due to his father's job in the Marine Corps. By the time he turned 15, he had attended a total of eleven schools.
It was Conroy's novel, The Great Santini, that gave away his secret pain. The main character is based on his own father, and showcases what Conroy went through in terms of physical abuse as a child. The novel was bold for its time and provided a refreshing take on family drama.
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.