Drew Barrymore was born into the entertainment industry being that she's the granddaughter of the critically acclaimed actor, John Barrymore. Her initial breakout role started in the cult classic film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial as a child actor and since then has gone on to have one of the best runs in the Hollywood realm. From Scream, to 50 First Dates, to Charlie's Angels Drew Barrymore is as diverse as they come.
Luckily, Barrymore was able to escape death herself thanks to her dog who had warned her and her then-husband, Tom Green, after a fire broke out in their home in the middle of the night. The fire that took place was so extravagant that it did more than $700,000 in damage to their home. Barrymore and Green could have easily died in that fire if it wasn't for man's best friend.
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.