George Washington is arguably the most famous of all US presidents. His fame is international, given that he was the first ever president of the country that managed to become the leader of the free world, as well as an economic powerhouse. He served for two terms, from 1789 to 1797, making him the only president to serve two terms in the 18th century (all other US leaders were elected in the subsequent centuries).
He was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, an important position that set events in motion for hundreds of years afterward (and even today). He served as the Commander-in-Chief of the US Army during the American Revolutionary War, and he presided over the 1787 convention in which the United States Constitution was first drafted.
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.