We simply love Steve Cutts's artwork, and this piece really got to us! We all know that we are often way too involved in our own little world. No matter where you look, whether it's on the bus, on the street, or at home, you will see people staring into their phones, completely absorbed.
This particular piece showcases how our smartphones have consumed us and turned us into living, breathing zombies that are obsessed with our phones. If you think about it, we are extremely dependent on our phones and have minor panic attacks when we cannot find them. It raises an interesting question: do we have to change the way technology controls our lives? Do we need to focus on being present and mindful, instead of distracted and consumed by the internet? It's a question we think about every day!
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.