If people ever ask Helen Hunt about working with Anthony Hopkins, she probably has one or two good anecdotes about starring with him in the movie 'Bobby' in 2006. When she tells them, though, we imagine people stop her and tell her that instead, they want to hear about that time he told her that he once ate a man's liver with some fava beans and washed it down with a nice chianti. That's because people are confusing her with Jodie Foster.
When one lookalike is much more famous than the other, you can forgive people for mistaking the less famous person for the bigger star. That's not the case with Hunt and Foster though, both of whom are considered to be greats of the film world. She can't seem to get away from it though. She once ordered a coffee at Starbucks, and when she came to collect it, she found Foster's name written on the side of the cup - and spelled incorrectly. Double fail!
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.