Being abruptly pulled out of your school and sent to a different one is a common cause of displeasure and trauma among children. For Kristen Bell, it was her way into a career she'd never previously considered. Born in Huntington Woods, Michigan, Bell was something of a tomboy as a child. She hated her first name, and she'd rather be out on the streets playing sports than doing anything that involved the arts. She once broke both of her wrists while playing street hockey!
Just before she was due to begin freshmen year, her parents pulled her out of her school, and sent her to a Catholic school instead. Her new school offered a drama and music club, and Bell signed up. By the time she graduated, she'd starred in five different school productions and fallen in love with the stage. She was offered a place at the Tisch School of The Arts at New York University, and she took it, but she never graduated. Broadway came calling before she got the chance.
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.