OK, as we get towards the halfway point of this list, let's play with the format a little and do this in reverse. On the left we see Julie Christie in her Harry Potter role as Madam Rosmerta, owner of the "Three Broomsticks" bar. Julie is a veteran and well-respected actress. However, how many of us that only know her for Harry Potter know what she looked like when she was younger?
Christie was a beauty and style icon of London's famous 1960s club scene and won the "Best Actress" Oscar as long ago as 1965. She was breaking hearts before even the parents of some of her Harry Potter co-stars were born! Now in her 70s, she's taken on less and less acting work in recent years but remains a constant supporter of charities and good causes, taking particular interest in nuclear disarmament, environmental protection and animal rights issues.
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.