Health & Nutrition

15 Jun Here’s Why You Should Keep Hydrated (and What to Eat to Make Sure You’re Hydrated)

"Eight glasses a day," the illusive "they" say. Hydration is important. This is something that's most likely been hammered into your head since grade school. But why is it exactly so important? According to the USGS, up to 60% of the adult body is comprised of water. So, the logic follows: if 60% is not fully there because you're dehydrated, it makes sense that you wouldn't be the best version of your bright, shining self. Here are some reasons as to why you should keep hydrated every season, but especially throughout the summer.

28 Feb A HowStuffWorks Investigation: Do Microgreens Deliver Macro Nutrition?

We've gone on and on and on about the many benefits of microgreens before, and we'll stand by all the health benefits that come from it. It is, after all, the basis of Urban Cultivator. So, maybe it's time for you to hear from another source.

15 Dec 8 Ways to Help You Eat Better in 2019

The new year is all about starting a new, which means there's no better time than now to create some resolutions to help you live a better 2019. We understand that resolutions can be hard to keep. Without the proper steps to achieve your goal, it can all come crumbling down in one fell swoop. One particularly difficult resolution to follow through with is eating better. In school, we learned that it was best to KISS your goals, or to "Keep It Simple, Silly." So, we've set out some simple guidelines that can hopefully help you eat better in 2019. The goal isn't to deprive your body of good food; it's to change your relationship with food into a more sustainable, healthier one. Here are eight ways to help you eat better, without sacrificing all the good flavours that fresh food has to offer.

30 Aug The Connection Between Growing Plants and Mental Health

Gardening has proven to be beneficial for one's mood. Beyond seeing your hard work pay off, studies have shown that horticulture can actually assist with mental health. In fact, gardening has even be prescribed in some situations where patients experience such things as anxiety and depression. Here's how it works.

30 Jun Magic Mushrooms: Chaga, Reishi, and Lion’s Mane

Fungi get a bad rap. Many people are off-put by the idea of yeasts and mold, but most plants in existence require some sort of fungal symbiosis to flourish. Fungi are also hugely important in creating the oxygen that we breathe, as well as their part in breaking up organic debris and recycling them back into soil. Needless to say, they are much more important than they are given credit for. More recent uses include taking advantage of fungi's medicinal properties, though certain Asian cultures have been incorporating specific strains into their daily lives for centuries now. Specifically, reishi, lion's mane, and chaga have become more and more popular over the years.

28 Feb 10 Foods That Will Help You Keep Hydrated This Summer

Summer is right around the corner, and by the looks of it, the next few months are going to be some hot ones! You're most likely going to be outside to soak up the sun a lot, but don't forget to hydrate. Leaving your body without one of its most important components can leave you tired, your skin dry, and at worst, give you heatstroke. Since water can be a bit boring, here are some tasty foods that will keep you hydrated all summer long.

16 Aug As It Turns Out, Coconut Oil Isn’t That Good For You

Coconut oil has been lauded as one of the most impressive health products for years now. From being a moisturizer to the preferred cooking oil, coconut oil boasts many benefits and reigns supreme as top health food. That is, until now.

22 Aug Here’s Why the Health World is Crazy For Chlorella

You may have heard of chlorella before—often used in smoothies and known to have major health benefits—but do you know what it actually is and what it can do for your body? Chlorella is the latest superfood, an all-natural supplement that's native to Japan and Taiwan. It's an algae (similar to spirulina), and it boasts a number of benefits: boosting cardiovascular health, counter the negative effects of radiation, promoting normal hormonal function, lowering cholesterol and blood pressure.