Having assessed this one, we think we're on Team Beyoncé. If you're going to cast Beyoncé Knowles in a movie, you have to offer her the main part. Knowles doesn't open for anybody else on stage, and nor does she sit below the billing of anybody else on screen. She's one of the very few genuine A-listers under the age of 50 in the entertainment world, and the offer she received from Disney for 'Beauty and the Beast' seems borderline insulting.
Knowles wasn't offered the part of Belle - a part that she'd probably have accepted. Instead, they'd asked her if she'd be interested in playing Plumette; a role which would eventually go to Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Bill Condon, who directed the film, confirmed that she'd said 'no' because it wasn't a big enough part for her. Scathingly, he added that he felt it was a shame because 'she'd have made a good feather duster.' Ouch!
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.