An eclectic choice of designers and brands to represent - from Yves Saint Laurent to Pepsi - has meant Schiffer has never disappeared from the public eye or gone hungry. At almost 50 years old, teenage boys might now be getting their kicks from other celebs, but she's still the one-woman gorgeous powerhouse she always was, that long blonde hair never letting her down.
She's also successfully diversified into other media, including films and TV shows, and proved to the world that her acting is as good as her profile. From Richie Rich to Love Actually, the German has surprised many with her emotional range and comic timing. And let's not forget those aerobics videos, either. These days, she's ditched magician David Copperfield - who she assisted then married back in the 90s - and has been happily married to director Matthew Vaughn since 2002.
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.