Let's do another back to front one! Everybody knows who Maggie Smith is. She's almost considered to be royalty in England, and we all loved Professor McGonogall even if she was a little bit grumpy from time to time. She was one of the greatest Quidditch players of all time, so she must have had a fun side at one point.
Smith has been in film and on television for longer than most of us have been alive and seems to specialize in 'ill-tempered woman' (ask any fan of "Downton Abbey" about that). Now in her 80s, we think most people will be surprised to see what a stunner she was in her youth. Actor Robert Stephens would have been the envy of many of his peers when he married her in 1967. With a list of credits and awards too long to count, Smith will be remembered as one of the all-time greats.
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.