When it comes to the ultimate material girl, we thought there would never be anyone like her. As it turns out, we were totally wrong on this one. Madonna's daughter with ex-partner Carlos Leon, Lourdes Leon, is like a carbon copy of her megastar mom. It wasn't quite so obvious when she was a child, but now that Lourdes is 21 years old and has blossomed into a beautiful young woman, her uncanny resemblance to her mother can't be denied.
We imagine it would be pretty tough growing up as the daughter of one of the most famous entertainers in the world, but Lourdes seems to handle it pretty well. It's obvious through the many photos of them together that the mother and daughter share a close bond with each other. We wonder if she'll become a singer like mom.
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.