If you've spent the past decade living somewhere with no television, radio, newspapers or internet, we may just be able to forgive you for not knowing what Emma Watson is up to now. It would take less time to tell you what she hasn't done than what she has - she's packed an unbelievable amount of work into the years since she was first cast as Hermione Granger.
Regularly listed as one of the most beautiful women in the world, it surprised nobody when Watson became a model when she entered her teens. What fewer people could have predicted was her developing a taste for art house cinema productions and political activism. She's now a UN Goodwill Ambassador promoting gender equality issues and has regularly spoken out in support of feminist causes, as well as being a leading figure in the #MeToo movement. She seems to have the world at her feet, and she's not yet even 30.
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.