During the mid-80s there wasn't a kid alive who didn't want to be LL Cool J. Many would say that LL Cool J is the main reason why the musical genre became mainstream with his hits like 'Mama Said Knock You Out', 'I Need Love', and 'Going Back To Cali'. His debut album, Radio, was the first album to release on Def Jam Records which is now the biggest and most notable hip-hop record label in the world.
LL Cool J's music career has stood the test of time lasting over four decades but lately, LL has been in front of the camera as a cast member of the crime drama television series, NCIS: Los Angeles and also is the host of the hilarious celebrity game show, Lip Sync Battle. LL's influence over hip-hop will forever be respected as he continues to entertain the masses.
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.