1998's 'Edge of Seventeen' is yet another coming-of-age comedy drama, directed by David Moreton and also written by Moreton in conjunction with Todd Stephens. The film may have been made in the 1990s, but it's set in the 1980s, and features a central character named Eric, who uses the androgyny of Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox as an inspiration for coming to terms with his own sexuality.
It's a rough road for Eric, who has to deal with all the uncomfortable 'firsts' that teenagers experience while in their formative years, including a regrettable sexual experience and an upsetting case of crossed wires with his female best friend which leaves a mark on both of them. The musically gifted Eric has a career waiting for him in New York, if he can only figure himself out enough to get on with it.
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.