Just like Tarzan needs Jane, and Robin Hood needs Maid Marian, Superman needs Lois Lane. Christopher Reeve's portrayal of the Man of Steel may have been the most iconic of any to reach cinema screens, but it wouldn't have been quite the same if Margot Kidder wasn't there to play Lois Lane with real humanity and grace. She gave us a Lois that we could relate to, and it made her a star.
In truth, Kidder found fame hard to deal with. She struggled a lot with mental health issues after her she had her big break, and later became a passionate advocate for mental health charities and particularly bi-polar sufferers, having finally had her disorder correctly diagnosed. Her equally passionate advocacy for animal rights saw her spend great deals of time outdoors, which eventually led to health problems. She died at home in May, aged 69.
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.