Who said art has to be high-brow? It definitely doesn't. Kathy Jefford is here to remind us that a painting can contain no hidden depths, no secondary meanings, and nothing but a sense of fun, and it's still fine to enjoy it. In fact, it's sometimes nice to look at something simple, instead of straining your mind trying to decipher what may or may not be there.
We've all wanted to be this woman occasionally. Lazily drifting along in a river, untroubled by another living soul, and surrounded by all of our favorite things. Images like this are what remind us to do things for ourselves occasionally. Book a holiday. Go to a spa. Have a massage. Do something that's all about yourself, and your own pleasure. Switch your phone off and find your own river to drift along. You'll thank yourself for it!
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.