It's not uncommon for people to want to be more like their favorite celebrities or stars. When a very famous person gets an innovative hairstyle, for example, you can bet that people will be going to their local hairdresser and asking for an identical one themselves. It's how fashion works.
Stars can also set trends when it comes to outfits. If we see a big star wearing a particular brand of clothing, sales for that clothing line often skyrocket. In fact, this is how influencers operate online in the modern age; they're paid to wear clothes, and people copy them.
What if your favorite star isn't a celebrity, though? What if they aren't even a real person at all? This is the tale of a little girl who grew up wanting to become a real-life Barbie doll, and the extreme measures she went to in order to achieve her dream.
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.