Not a day goes by that Madonna isn't gracing the cover of some glossy magazine or making waves on the web. The world can't get enough of Madonna, and neither can we. We've talked before about her surprising early career choices here on LifestylePassion, but it's her enduring status as the queen of pop (and some surprising fashion choices) that has immortalized her in the eyes of millions of fans.
She's comfortable with controversy, too. From bold political statements to massive film flops - and that outrageous leotard - Madonna takes it all in her stride. Which is a good thing, since it means she won't let a couple of terrible photos get her down. But it's not really the lack of makeup that makes them terrible. To be perfectly honest, for an almost-sixty-year-old, she's looking damn fine. It's more a case of being at the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong look on her face.
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.