We understand why Celine Dion chose to part with her incredible, castle-like home in 2013, but we suspect that she had to 'think twice' before she signed the sale documents. The fairytale dwelling on a private island between Laval and Boisbriand in Quebec was the home she shared for years with her husband and manager, but she put it on the market when he became seriously ill. It eventually sold in 2016 for more than $25m.
If someone drew pictures based on images from the property, you'd assume that you were looking at something from a Disney movie rather than someone's actual home. From the stone walls to the castle gates and winding staircases, it has the impression of a building out of time. One of the staircases even leads directly up to a luxury bathtub. When you have a bathtub so impressive you need a staircase to reach it, you know you've really made 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.