We said that they used to call Elle Macpherson The Body, but that's not entirely true. Fact is, they still call her that to this very day. 53 years old and she doesn't look a day over 30, to be honest. Having said that, she has largely left the runway behind, but not so she can spend her time sunning herself on a tropical island somewhere. She's an incredibly astute businesswoman, and stepping away from the camera was the smartest move she's ever made.
She split from her agency, Ford Models, back in 1994, and since then has represented herself. Not only that, but she turned her name into a brand, complete with one of the world's most popular lines of lingerie, "Elle Macpherson's Intimates". That range alone, expanded and renewed over the years, has served to make her one seriously rich woman. Add to that her beauty products, and we wouldn't be surprised if in a couple more years she simply takes over the world. Not surprised, but very, very thankful.
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.