'Out of the Blue' is a phrase that's used when someone or something appears from nowhere. It's also the title of the first album by 80s pop starlet Debbie Gibson and makes for an appropriate description. As a seventeen-year-old she went from a complete unknown to a huge star overnight. You could say she was the template for Britney Spears, although the latter has enjoyed more longevity at the top level.
Gibson was more than just a pretty face though; if anything, her looks hampered her ability to be taken seriously as a musician. While other performers needed other people to write and produce their songs for them, Gibson did it all herself. Not having to share the royalties with many people would have been a big plus for her when her second album 'Electric Youth' went double platinum.
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.