It is often said that it is in childhood that we at our most fierce, before a time when crippling self-doubt and general lack of confidence kicks in and by then, we're too afraid to admit what we do want and what we actively detest. 'Little Vampire' by Gabriele Pennacchioli may be the perfect representation of how that attitude can become lost all too quickly.
Replace the garlic in the picture with what you most despise, then imagine donning a similar demeanor to the little vampire and you'll find that there's not a lot that can stand in your way. Men are constantly telling us to smile whilst through his work Gabriele grants us permission to snarl instead as he tells the world that we are not as passive as we are thought to be.
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.