There was a time when Julia Stiles was everywhere. She was the movie pin up girl who was pretty enough for the mainstream, but also had braids and looked like she knew how to throw a punch, so the alternative crowd had time for her, too. "Ghost Writer" started the ball rolling for her but it was really "10 Things I Hate About You" that shot her into the stratosphere.
If you've been wondering where she's been, you probably haven't been paying attention. Julia has never really stopped working. Whether it's her recurring role in the "Bourne" series, her stellar guest appearances in "Dexter" or her most recent leading part in "Riviera", she's never truly been away. Now married with a child, Julia describes herself as a 'former vegan', having given the diet a go before finding that it gave her anemia, and she missed red meat too much.
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.