Earlier on, we talked about how 'Breakfast Club' star Nora Greenwald never considered herself to be part of the so-called 'Brat Pack.' Ally Sheedy, her 'Breakfast Club' co-star, definitely did. Sheedy was already well-known by the time she made the seminal film, but she came to prominence as a writer before she was ever a performer; her children's book 'She Was Nice to Mice' was published when she was just twelve years old.
That gave Sheedy both money and a reputation, and she used it as a platform. Taking classes in both acting and ballet she was determined to become a star on one field of the other, and so she did. By the time she was nineteen she'd turned heads in 'Hill Street Blues.' Her subsequent appearances in 'St. Elmo's Fire' and 'Blue City' qualified her for her 'Brat Pack' membership.
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.