Take one out of Tina Turner's book. Sit down, have a cup of tea, and really take a look at what's going on in this incredibly busy photograph. What draws your eye first? Is it the fact that Turner has apparently got her corset on the wrong side of her dress? Is it the imposing poster of Jesus staring straight down at whoever dares sit in front of the mirror? Or is it the picture of the woman in the yellow and black striped dress in the bottom right, who appears to be reaching out of the wallpaper to hold onto a cable?
The whole scene - pictured in Rio de Janeiro in 1988 - is overstimulating, with an approach to decor taken straight from a teenager's bedroom. We don't blame Turner for needing to take a step back and pause for a brew. Sometimes, when everything's getting too much for you, a quick cuppa is simply the best!
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.