Considering the sheer number of stars who've come out of California, our selection of Jerry Garcia here might surprise you. Allow us the chance to explain our decision! Garcia's greatest contribution to the world of music was The Grateful Dead. They'd be considered a cult band by modern standards, but their influence within California was without parallel. The north of California was all about counter-culture during the 1960s, and the Grateful Dead were the soundtrack to that movement.
Garcia's was a star that burned brightly. For the whole of his musical career, he was a very heavy drinker, smoker, and user of psychoactive drugs. Although he attempted to clean up later in his life, the damage was already done, and he passed away from a heart attack in 1995 at the age of 53. His legacy and legend endure - especially in San Francisco, where you'll see plenty of wall-art and other tributes dedicated to his memory.
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.