To those of us of a certain age, Beverly D'Angelo will always be Ellen Griswald from the 'National Lampoon' series of films, and we think of her every Christmas when we watch the holiday installment of the movies. D'Angelo has been playing the character since 1983, and we may yet see her do so again. It's not a fair reflection on D'Angelo's career to focus on that one role though; she's done a great deal more.
D'Angelo kicked off the 1980s by appearing as Patsy Kline in the biopic 'Coal Miner's Daughter,' which brought her a Golden Globe nomination. She also spent the decade married to an Italian aristocrat and heir. The marriage didn't last, but we're confident it meant that she never had to worry about money again for the rest of her life. As a little-known fact, before she was an actress, she worked as an illustrator for Hanna-Barbera.
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.