Say what you want about Eddie Murphy's movies - many people have - but they've given him the kind of bank balance and lifestyle that enabled him to buy a $15m island in the Bahamas in 2007. Murphy's island, which goes by the name of Rooster Cay, is considered to be the prime piece of real estate available to private buyers in the area. It's a mere five minutes across the water from Bahamian capital Nassau, but far enough to feel totally cut off from the world.
Unlike Shakira and Roger Waters, Murphy doesn't want other people sharing his island with him, and nor does he wish to spoil what's already there. Aside from making sure he has somewhere comfortable to stay when he's spending time there, Murphy has left the land untouched, feeling that building on it would spoil its natural essence.
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.