To say that Olivia Newton-John was a household name in the time 1980 came along would be a severe understatement. You didn't often hear her name mentioned without being followed by 'Grease' or 'John Travolta,' but everybody had seen her act and heard her sing. She'd been singing long before she became an actress; her first album was released in 1971. By 1979, given her music and film success, she'd been awarded the Order of the British Empire by the Queen of England. In short, she was already a big deal.
Inspired by the way her 'Grease' character Sandy went from good girl to bad and won the boys in the process, Newton-John decided to do the same with her music career. 1981's 'Physical' saw her shake off her country roots and adopt an electro-pop sound with suggestive lyrics. The gamble paid off - the album sold millions of copies.
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.