We're including Dobrev and Somerhalder together, because theirs was a mutual decision. The pair are a former real-life couple - a case of life imitating art as their 'Vampire Diaries' characters were also in a relationship. Dobrev and Somerhalder couldn't make their love last, although they remain good friends. It did make kissing feel strange after their break-up, though, and so they pushed back against any such scenes in the show going forward from that point.
Their decision did take some of the heat out of the Damon-Elena relationship on the show, although their decision to opt-out wasn't absolute. In the very final episode of the show - when the moment called for it the most - they agreed to do one final kiss. Fans of the show - who knew of the drama behind the scenes - appreciated them for it.
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.