There's so much going on in this picture. Isn't that the most photogenic dog you've ever seen? Do you think it looks happy or sad? And why is there a pineapple on the table? We'll never know, but it all appears to have been very funny to Billie Holiday. The First Lady of Jazz looks very much at ease in this environment.
Massively influential in the jazz and pop singing scene, Holiday's career spanned three decades and spawned a staggering number of hit albums and singles. It was no surprise when at the peak of her fame she transcended into the movie industry, too. Her star never really waned, and she was still one of the most in-demand performers in the world when she sadly passed away at age 44 in 1959.
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.