Who would've thought that this baby-faced actor would become one of the most world-famous and well-known actors of our time when he first starred in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" and "Romeo + Juliet"? Yet the talented Leonardo DiCaprio has stood the test of time. No longer just a handsome face that is type-cast in youthful romance stories, DiCaprio has broadened his appeal beyond movies like 1997's "Titanic" and played iconic roles alongside other well-known actors in such blockbusters as "Catch Me If You Can" (2002), "Blood Diamond" (2006), "The Departed" (2006), and "Gangs of New York" (2002).
Named Leonardo by his mother after she felt him kicking in the womb as she gazed upon a DaVinci painting while pregnant, DiCaprio's name will go down in history alongside his renaissance name-sake as one of the most prolific and captivating actors ever. Little Known Fact: As a child, he was once kicked off the set of "Romper Room" for misbehaving during filming!
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.