Growing up can't be easy when your father is one of the most famous record producers in the world, and Rashida Jones admits that she struggled with her identity when she first got her independence at college. She had up until then been a straight A student, but says she went 'wild' for a couple of years and went to a lot of parties and raves. Given that she attended Harvard, we're sure she has a lot of stories she could tell about who she partied with if she wanted to.
Jones originally wanted to pursue a career in law, but was put off by press coverage of the O.J. Simpson case. From there, she studied religion and philosophy, which she feels furthered her understanding of herself and the world around her. In the end, the lure of showbiz was too much, and she became the huge star we all know her as today.
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.