Perhaps the ultimate measure of fame is being known by a single name, and so Beyoncé has to be considered one of the most famous women in the world. Her marriage to Jay-Z made her half of one of the biggest power couples in entertainment - some conspiracy theorists even believe they might be part of the secretive Illuminati society. Even if that isn't true, she's still the most celebrated daughter of Houston, Texas.
We suppose that given the stratospheric rise she's enjoyed, you might say that Knowles was 'destiny's child' from the day she was born. Her girl band sold millions of records, and then she sold millions more on her way to becoming a style icon, pop legend, and general icon of pop culture. She's the only performer in history to score Billboard number one chart positions with her first six albums.
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.