Andrew Johnson served as the 17th US president, and given that not much happened during his tenure, he is not as well-known as the other presidents that have been featured on today's list. He served a single term between the years of 1865 and 1869. He was working as vice president when Abraham Lincoln got assassinated, which made him move up to the position of president.
Johnson started his office as the Civil War concluded, meaning he had an easier time being in office than some of his predecessors. As president, he favored a quick restoration of the seceded states to the Union - he had a vision where America would get reunited again, and continue its existence as a prosperous nation - something that he achieved, as everyone today agrees.
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.