Here we have another feminist who has managed to turn their past pain into something helpful for others. Eve Ensler is best known for creating the internationally famous and critically acclaimed play, The Vagina Monologues, which has been performed all over the world. The New York Times even dubbed it "probably the most important piece of political theater of the last decade." Ensler also created a V-Day movement which raises money to stop violence against women.
When Ensler was a child she was the victim of incest and sexual assault by her father, which she said caused her to become a very angry misfit. She soon turned to feminism, and we're so relieved she discovered the movement when she did. All of the important work she does today is so valuable to people in need.
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.