Of all the ways that someone can find their way to fame, reality television is probably the most insecure. People are selected to appear in such shows either because of their age, or because they look a certain way or lead a certain lifestyle. When any of those factors changes, they find the rug pulled out from underneath them very quickly.
That was the case for Angela Pivarnick, who eagle-eyed readers may recognize as being one of the original members of the 'Jersey Shore' cast all the way back in the first season. A dispute about being forced to work in a t-shirt shop saw Pivarnick storm off the show, so it's ironic that she now works in a regular job. We have to salute her though because it's vital work that she does - she's now an EMT.
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.