To say that this movie is iconic is a massive understatement. We think Breakfast at Tiffany's may even be THE chick flick of chick flicks. Did anyone watch this and not want to be Audrey Hepburn in her glamorous black dress and elbow-length gloves? Can anyone listen to 'Moon River' and not immediately get swept up in the romance?
Released in 1961, Breakfast at Tiffany's was an all-round favorite. People loved it, and so did the critics. It won two Academy Awards and was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. Hepburn plays the elegant Holly Golightly, who famously eats her breakfast and drinks coffee while window shopping. Her love interest is Paul Varjak, who is played by male lead, George Peppard. After plenty of ups and downs, the two of them finally get their act together by the end of the film.
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.