4. Escapism

4. Escapism

One of the bonuses that come along with having children is that you learn to see the world through a child's eyes again. You've seen a thousand sunsets, but they haven't. Every new experience they have reminds you of experiencing the same thing for the first time yourself. You fall in love anew with the things that you'd long forgotten.

Children don't have concerns about social structures, or politics, or the state of the world. They're not worried about their next mortgage payment, or their job security. They're just growing, learning, and having fun. It's tempting to throw yourself back into that world yourself and just forget about all the baggage that comes along with being an adult. Unfortunately, you can't, but that doesn't mean it's not fun to sit with them and pretend that you can - even if it's just for a short while.

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Did You Know...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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