It's possible to guess where the fortunes of many of our ladies came from just from their last name, and that's true of Dylan Lauren; she's the daughter of fashion legend Ralph Lauren. That meant that she wasn't only a very rich girl growing up; she was also the best-dressed of all her friends. Just like her father, she's shown a brilliant flair for design, but it isn't the world of fashion that she's turned her hands to.
Lauren was only six years old when she watched Gene Wilder deliver his career-defining performance in 'Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory,' but it made an impression on her that's lasted for a lifetime. Backed with some of the family's money, she started designing sweets and opened 'Dylan's Candy Bar,' which she markets as being the single largest candy store on the planet. It's popular among shoppers and enjoys a steady trade, the profits of which top up her existing $2bn fortune.
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.