When we're talking about the movie 'Crossroads' it's hard to look past the shining beacon of hope and light that is Britney Spears. For that reason you may not remember some of the other stars in the movie, which include the likes of Zoe Saldana and Dan Akroyd. The movie is about three friends, Britney Spears, Zoe Saldana, and... who was the third? Taryn Manning!
You may know her most from 'Hustle and Flow' and 'Orange is the New Black,' but Taryn's been in the game for a minute. No one plays a woman with issues better than Taryn Manning (except maybe Tyler Perry), and 'Crossroads' is no exception. For having such a big part I was surprised I forgot she was in it, but then again, with all due respect, we didn't buy our tickets for Taryn. We bought our tickets for one reason and one reason only: "It's Britney, bitch."
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.