We're inspired by Drew Barrymore's story, as it so easily could have gone in a totally different direction. As a seven-year-old child, she won the hearts of many when she made her film debut playing Gertie in E.T. But things soon went south for the adorable actor, as she experienced abuse and became addicted to drugs and alcohol. All of this happened from the age of nine, so we're amazed that she managed to make it out.
Not only did she get herself out of a troubled lifestyle, she ended up becoming one of the most successful actors in Hollywood. She has appeared in some of the most popular romantic comedies in history, including The Wedding Singer, Never Been Kissed, 50 First Dates, Riding in Cars with Boys, and so much more. She also owns her own production company.
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.