When you see Dustin Hoffman in a movie, you know you're probably in for an emotional ride. Hoffman is what's known in the trade as a 'serious actor,' tending to take on roles that demand a real depth of performance, and great emotional range. That's why it was such a surprise and a delight when he played against type to take on the role of Captain Hook opposite Robin Williams' Peter Pan in 'Hook.' Hoffman is a special actor and a unique talent, and it makes us a little sad that he's essentially retired from the profession now.
He's not totally gone from the movie industry though. Every now and then he'll get behind the camera as a director, having directed his first film 'Quarter' comparatively late in his career in 2012. Whether in front of the camera or behind it, Hoffman's gigantic presence is all the more impressive for a guy who's only 5 foot 6.
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.