We didn't even realize that we'd had this emotion until we saw this picture. Look at the painstaking detail that artist Cecilia Carlstedt has included on the face, the hair and the headgear. This is a woman of elegance and sophistication. She's dressed up to the nines out to impress. She wouldn't look out of place at a royal wedding. Consider all of the elegance and grace of the head, and then contrast it with the jagged separation at the neck.
That violent break hasn't been put there by accident. This is about separation of body and mind; or more specifically of self and image. How many of us have put on a brave face; either one of make up or simply a fake smile; when we felt anything but fine underneath? How often have we got all dressed up to go somewhere only to feel that when we arrived, we didn't belong?
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.