Once upon a time, the city of Seattle was known for its grunge music scene. These days it's more likely to be connected with its drag queens! Several successful performers have come from the city, as you'll see when the list goes on, but Jinkx Monsoon would have to be considered one of the higher-profile queens. She endeared herself to fans with her mantra of 'like water off a duck's back' whenever things got hot or testy on the set of the fifth series of 'Drag Race,' and she ultimately came away the winner.
Her path to victory was unconventional. She never seemed too comfortable with runway challenges, and she was also dealing with the medical condition narcolepsy while she was competing on the show. She overcame it all though; her combination of musical theater skills and sheer artistry was enough to win the judges over and bring her the crown. She's one of the kookiest and most off-beat queens out there, but that only makes her more unique.
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.