A legendary American singer-songwriter, Fiona Apple holds a special place in many of our hearts. She was a teen star, releasing her first album, Tidal, at the age of just 17. From there, Apple only got more awards, more critical acclaim, and more famous. Though her success came at a young age, Apple began writing songs when she was just eight years old, so 17 doesn't seem so crazy when you put it into perspective.
Sadly, Apple was raped as a 12-year-old child outside her home in Harlem, New York City. This sparked a series of reactions to the trauma, including an eating disorder. Due to panic attacks she suffered after the event, Apple relocated to Los Angeles to live with her father. Though many insist her music reveals her pain, Apple says she has never included it in any of her music.
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.