How often have you found yourself scrolling through Instagram, stopped on an amazing picture of someone you don't know, and thought 'I should contact that person and tell them how amazing they look'. Most of us don't do it out of fear we'd sound insane. Ellen Page did it when she first saw a picture of dance and choreographer Emma Portner, and within a year they were married!
Actress Page says she 'just knew they shared the same creative spirit' when she saw Portner's picture, and was compelled to get in touch. We're sure the fact that she's also very good looking helped a little with that decision! They occasionally release cute videos together on Instagram, with Portner dancing to Page's guitar playing. Their first contact came online in 2017, and they married on January 3rd, 2018. We know it's still early days, but they look very happy together!
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.