Colin Firth has been making women swoon ever since he gave us the definitive version of Mr. Darcy in 'Pride and Prejudice' in the 1990s; a role which he parodied to further acclaim in the 'Bridget Jones' series of films. Outside of the romantic performances, Firth is a highly accomplished actor, capable of giving a convincing portrayal of any character. 2009's 'A Single Man' is a textbook example of that.
In the movie Firth plays George Falconer, a depressed and suicidal professor struggling to come to terms with the death of his partner in a car accident. It's a bleak and dark film high on drama, which called on every bit of Firth's skill. He was rewarded with an Oscar nomination, but unfortunately wasn't able to claim the award, which went to Jeff Bridges that year for 'Crazy Heart' instead.
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.