Famous actor, director, and comedian, Tyler Perry is the last person you would expect to be a victim of abuse. He always seems so out there and so carefree. But in a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey he revealed everything he went through as a child, and it was nothing short of horrific. His father was physically abusive towards Perry and his three siblings to the point where Perry once attempted suicide in order to escape the beatings.
He was molested by his mother's friend when he was ten years old, as well as by three other men prior to this. Our hearts break to think of Perry as a small child, having to go through all of this. We're so happy he managed to achieve success despite everything that happened. It takes a really strong person to do it.
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.