Acting legend Natalie Portman, famous for 'Star Wars' and her surprisingly foul-mouthed appearances as a rapper on 'Saturday Night Live', doesn't on the surface appear to have a false name; there's nothing bold or pretentious about it. That's because it's rooted in reality. She's really called Natalie, and her chosen second name is actually her grandmother's maiden name. She'd been working within the industry under her real name, but when she got her first movie role in 'The Professional', she decided it was the right time to change it.
There were two reasons as to why. Firstly, she wanted to protect her family's privacy. At the time, she was able to walk down the street without being recognized, but she knew that the film role would change all that. Secondly, her real second name is 'Hershlag'. It's not as catchy as Portman, and unfortunately it sounds very close to quite a rude insult in British slang, making it unsuitable for use on the global stage!
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.