For anyone not in the know, Aphrodite is the Goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and procreation who is strongly associated with the planet Venus. Ever heard that expression 'men are from Mars and women are from Venus? Well, yeah, that's where it comes from. Cool right? Gabriele Pennacchioli used the concept in his illustration 'Aphrodite' to create a stunning piece that will make you question how women ever came to surrender to patriarchy.
After getting to this illustration you've probably by now realized how much strength and power is contained within femininity. However, none of Gabriele's illustrations paint it as poignantly as in Aphrodite. The fact that the faceless subject is having a little bit of a Marilyn Monroe moment makes it that even better as she adopts the ethereal power of the divine Goddess.
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.