We simply love John Holcroft's art pieces, as they point out the problem with society. He makes us think about it in such a way that we take a moment out of our busy and selfish lives to consider others. This piece highlights how we can get so wrapped up in our lives that we do not make time for anyone else.
We get so busy in our jobs that we create a bubble that is more harmful to us than others around us. It sounds a bit dramatic, but we end up living and dying in the bubble, without really living our life. When you take a closer look at the piece you can see how the man is busy making business connections and getting things done, while completely out of touch with family and friends and the things that create real happiness in life.
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.