Let's head back now, way back, to the woman who pioneered the glory days of high fashion in the 80s and 90s: Janice Dickinson. Yes, we know that the words "fashion" and "90s" just don't seem right in the same sentence, but when it came to the catwalk, a select group of women really could pull it all off. And at the very head of the pack was Janice Dickinson, the world's first supermodel.
Words cannot describe the influence that the 1955-born New York gal has had on the fashion industry, ever since her debut in the late 70s. Work was tough, and the industry was dominated by assembly-line, blue-eyed blondes. Janice struggled to get a foothold, but by the start of the 80s, she was the powerhouse of the scene - the model's model that everyone wanted to be.
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.