Who doesn't love Erin Gray? She has been around for what feels like forever, and quietly achieves greatness without making a big fuss about it. If she seems familiar but you can't quite place her, you'll probably remember her as Colonel Wilma Deering in the television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, or as Kate Summers-Stratton in comedy series, Silver Spoons.
Gray has been open about the sexual molestation she suffered through as a child, at the hands of her stepfather. She also had to watch her mother be abused by the same man and has described how the "affectionate hugs" from her stepfather eventually turned to abuse. Eventually she fought back by threatening him with a knife. She now works with domestic abuse victims as part of her activism and commitment to create a kinder world.
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.