It's hard to think of a musician as prolific as Rihanna has been since the year 2000. She's had a string of hits, but many of them seem to be little more than attempts to remind everyone that she's very attractive, and sexually proficient. Music videos full of drug use, violent imagery and references to sadomasochism haven't always gone down well, either. Rihanna is a heavy marijuana user, making no apologies for her use of the drug, and sparking complaints from concerned parents as a consequence.
Rihanna is aware of her image, and has attempted to explain in interviews that her public persona is a character she plays, and she doesn't necessarily behave in the same way when the cameras aren't rolling. That would explain why despite her songs often being materialistic, she's opened the 'Believe' foundation to assist terminally ill children. She's seen as a hero in her home island of Barbados, where she's funded schools and hospitals, eventually being named as a Special Ambassador for the nation.
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.