Now we head to Tyra Banks, a woman whose post-runway fame has so outshone her early career as a supermodel, it's almost pointless telling you where she is now. Because you already know, right? Well, she does still have some surprising recent secrets, but we'll get to those. First, let's talk about where this American beauty got her start, and the foundations of the empire she's so carefully built.
Beginning her career at age 15, Banks shot straight into the dazzling world of fame and supermodelling. She was the first black woman to feature on the covers of GQ and Sports Illustrated - which is no small matter - and was a very awesome Victoria's Secret Angel for eight straight years, from 1997 to 2005. Not to mention her acting career, of course, which by the early 2000s included hits like Fresh Prince, Higher Learning, and Coyote Ugly.
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.