Super! Smashing! Great! Jim Bowen's awkward charm and bumbling nature endeared him to whole generations of British children and adults alike, as he presented the popular Saturday night darts-based quiz show 'Bullseye'. An old-school comedian who usually worked in smoky working men's clubs, Bowen's stumbling over the questions became as much a trademark of his as his catchphrases, and the public fell in love with him.
Bowen presented the show for a full fifteen years and then moved on to present his own radio show for a full twelve years beyond that. Genial, humble and in possession of a fine wit, Bowen was a dear part of many a Brit's childhood and will be sadly missed. Having survived a previous number of strokes, he finally passed away this year at the age of 80.
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.