Botticelli's famous renaissance painting, 'The Birth of Venus' is truly an iconic symbol of the exciting rebirth that took place in Europe so many hundreds of years ago. Sometimes we end up day dreaming about what it would have been like to be an artist living in Florence at the time. The creativity and spirit in the air must have been unlike anything else before it. Or after it, for that matter.
The Birth of Venus has continued to captivate audiences throughout the ages, proving that Botticelli's work is truly timeless. As well as the work of many of his well-known Renaissance peers. We loved being able to look at this beautiful painting while we spotted all of the differences in it. Just so you know, you should be looking for three in this picture.
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.