And they say crime doesn't pay. Karina Gravano is the granddaughter of notorious New York mobster Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, whose daughter Karen became a reality TV star in the popular show "Mob Wives". The show courted controversy, particularly from those who felt that the behavior of the women's criminal relatives and husbands shouldn't be rewarded by making stars out of their families, but it put Karen on the map and meant she's been able to support her daughter Karina very well.
Some of her grandad's attitude must have rubbed off on Karina. Look at the expression on her face. It's one that strongly suggests she isn't someone who should be messed with, at all, under any circumstances. Karina got some screen time during "Mob Wives" herself, and she's confident under the glare of the camera's lens. Her date for the evening looks quite the wise guy himself.
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.