There has never been a pair of mutton-chop sidebars to hit the professional hardwood that have looked better than Walt 'Clyde' Frazier. And while Walt might be known for his eccentric suits and flamboyant garb now, he was a dog when he was on the court and the inspiration behind one of the most legendary sneakers of all-time in the Puma Clyde.
Walt Frazier brought a never-before-seen finesse to the game of basketball, his court vision and ability to get to the basket was almost as if he could read his competition's mind. The 6'4 guard was drafted by the New York Knicks fifth overall in the 1967 NBA Draft. Three years later, he lead the Knicks to an NBA Championship defeating the Los Angeles Lakers. Three years following his first ring, he brought the Knicks yet another Championship against the same Lakers team. The now Hall of Famer is a commentator for the Knicks lighting up the sideline at Madison Square Garden every home game.
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.