Drew Barrymore has got to be one of the most loved actresses in Hollywood today. She's down to earth, always friendly, stars in some of our favorite rom-coms, and is a producer and director to boot. She also doesn't fit the usual Hollywood beauty standards of having to be super skinny and unrealistically perfect looking. Which is why a lot of women can especially relate to her.
As a child growing up in Los Angeles, Barrymore was abused by her father, John Barrymore, which she has been really open to discussing over the years. She also got into drugs and alcohol as a teen, which definitely threw her off her course of becoming a superstar actress. Luckily for her and all of us, she somehow lifted herself out of her childhood hell and became wildly successful.
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.