You might not recognize Sheryl Sandberg's name, but it's more likely than not that you've seen her work today; maybe even just before you read this article. Sandberg is the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook, second in the company only to Mark Zuckerberg. She's got a long and impressive history of working for major internet companies; prior to her move to Facebook, she was working as a Vice President at Google.
Sandberg is doubtless well paid for the work she does at Facebook, but her salary only accounts for a fraction of her total worth. She has stock in both Google and Facebook, periodically selling some to cash in and fund her own philanthropic endeavors. One of those endeavors is the 'Lead In' foundation, which is devoted to encouraging more women to succeed in the business world. That topic is dear to her heart - she's released several books on the subject.
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.