I love Bruce Springsteen. He oozes cool, which sounds a lot like someone I know (I'm not talking about me. I'm talking about my friend Jeff). Recently I was talking with my girlfriend about Bruce Springsteen, which ended poorly. She's from the UK so she's not completely aware of Americana like Bruce Springsteen. I told her that his nickname is The Boss and she asked, "why is he called The Boss?" I immediately screamed in her face, "BECAUSE HE'S THE BOSS!" We haven't spoken since.
There's a Bruce Springsteen song for everybody. Even if you don't think you're a big fan, trust me, you are. If you've ever put on a classic rock radio station then you know Bruce Springsteen. You might just not know it. Load up your Spotify, Apple music, or whatever you're using for music these days and go through his catalog.
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.