Ricky Martin has had a successful career both in front of the microphone and in front of the cameras, but it wasn't until 'Livin' La Vida Loca' became a worldwide smash hit that he really started to see big money rolling into his bank account. Fortunately for him, once it started it never really stopped, and in 2008 he had enough saved up to buy an island off the coast of Brazil. It capped off a great twelve months for Martin; it was the same year his twins were born.
Martin lives on the island full time, meaning he has time and space to raise his children without fear of unwelcome photographers poking their noses into his business. He's paid for a full-sized mansion to be built on the retreat - because why wouldn't you - but aside from that he's believed to have left the beautiful landscape untouched.
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.