Had there not been a few years between the exploits of Gabby Douglas at the Olympics and the release of 'The Princess and the Frog,' we'd have believed anybody who told us that Douglas was the inspiration for Princess Tiana. She's certainly qualified to be - Douglas wowed the world when she became an Olympic gold medal gymnast in 2012, and repeated the trick again in 2016, making her one of America's all-time greats. She was one of the 'Fierce Five' of the US team, and won the press over with her stunning smile.
Looking at how similar she is to Princess Tiana, it's almost like Disney had a premonition when they were designing the character. They have the same facial structure, the same skin tone, the same hair, and the same smile. The only thing that's off-kilter is that the movie came out two years before Douglas picked up her first Olympic gold. Maybe Disney is now so rich that they've invented a machine which can see into the future?
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.