Steve Miller is so heavily associated with his eponymous band that it's almost impossible not to say his name without turning it into 'The Steve Miller Band.' Miller was fortunate enough to have musicians for parents - and well-connected musicians at that. His father was friends with Les Paul - the guitar pioneer who has the range of Gibson instruments named after him - and it was Paul who was largely responsible for inspiring Miller to start playing.
Miller formed his band in 1966, while he was in his early 20s. 'Fly Like an Eagle,' and 'The Joker' are just two of the big hits which helped them cement their reputation, and set them on their way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His sound has mellowed a little over the years, going from bluegrass to mainstream pop, but you can still see him performing today at the age of 75.
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.