by Urban Monk Nutrition Team | Feb 5, 2019 | Nutrition
The holiday food pyramid usually involves a less-than-healthy dose of cookies, candies, cakes, and desserts of all kinds. By the time winter is over, you probably feel like you’ve had enough sugar to last you a whole year – and you probably have! With that in mind;... 
by Urban Monk Nutrition Team | Jan 29, 2019 | Nutrition
If you’re a fan of kombucha then you may already know a little about the kombucha SCOBY or “mother.” But did you know that there are actually different kinds of SCOBY? If you’re new to this probiotic health drink – never fear – we’re going to examine this phenomenon... 
by Urban Monk Nutrition Team | Jan 22, 2019 | Healthy Recipes, Nutrition
It seems the health world is head over heels for fermented probiotic foods – and with great reason. They’re good for you! One of the most popular probiotic foods is kombucha — a fermented sweet tea with a long history. But have you ever wondered how to make kombucha... 
by Urban Monk Nutrition Team | Dec 4, 2018 | Nutrition, Stress Management
Traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda (an ancient practice from India) are two kinds of Eastern medicine that specifically deal with how energy–both physical and emotional–is affected by the food you consume. Let’s take a closer look at both of these... 
by Urban Monk Nutrition Team | Oct 30, 2018 | Nutrition
Herbs and spices taste great and can help to enhance your meals, but did you know that many healthy spices have incredibly beneficial properties that can boost your overall well being? Adding healthy spices to your diet can be incredibly beneficial. This list will... 
by Urban Monk Nutrition Team | Oct 23, 2018 | Health Tips, Nutrition
The humble edible fungus known as the mushroom has long been seen as a kind of superfood, due to its incredible balance of protein, antioxidants, and key vitamins & minerals. They’re also low in fat and sodium, have zero cholesterol, and are an easy meat... 