This 1994 family drama film really knew how to pull at the heartstrings of anyone who watched it. Based on the 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women was a blockbuster at the time it was released. No surprises why - it had an all-star cast featuring Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst, Claire Danes. Christian Bale, and Susan Sarandon.
The storyline focuses on the March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, and is set during and after the American Civil War. The girls are raised by their mother while their father is away at war. The film follows the lives of the girls as they deal with violence, romance, illness, and tragedy in such a tumultuous time. It really is a classic that doesn't get old - we even loved reading the book, too.
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.