Nutritional Information

The coconut tree has been referred to as the “Tree of Life,” and not because of the delicious taste or the rich creamy texture of the coconut but rather the fat in this “super-food.” Coconuts fats are very different from other fats: the medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) found in coconut meat and milk are the same found in mother’s milk. MCFAs contain virus-, bacteria- and fungal-fighting properties. And unlike other fats, MCFAs are burned almost immediately for energy production and so are not converted into body fat or cholesterol.  They improve digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Stinkey Monkey, then, can be helpful to those who suffer from slow metabolism, colitis, and hypothyroidism. 

Matcha is the ‘best kept secret’ of the green tea world. Made from finely-ground premium green tea leaves, Matcha is among the most nutritious of all teas. Unlike ordinary green teas that must be steeped, Matcha Powder is blended directly into water, allowing all the nutrients to enter the body. Matcha has a very high antioxidant content, which helps to neutralize free radicals within the body, thus promoting youth and longevity. It also contains chlorophyll, the pigment that gives plants their green color and which helps to remove heavy metals and chemical toxins from the body. In addition to its physical benefits, Matcha also plays an important spiritual role in the Japanese tea ceremony known as Chanoyu.

Salt is essential for life -- However, normal table salt is comprised of about 98% sodium chloride and 2% other chemicals including Iodine and moisture absorbents. Pink Himalayan Salt is nutrient rich with all the beneficial trace elements and minerals to help balance our body’s natural salinity level. Also, unlike table salt, this natural salt does not pull excessive amounts of water from our cells, meaning the body will not become dehydrated by consuming it on a normal basis.

We all know that chocolate is bad for us, right? Wrong! In fact, chocolate is actually one of the healthiest foods on earth! Research is continually demonstrating that chocolate, is a super food. The problem with most chocolate is that is has been highly processed and heated, robbing it of nutrients. Raw chocolate is made from the cacao bean and has not gone through any sort of heating or processing, preserving its flavor and nutrients. Raw chocolate contains more magnesium than any other food, and magnesium is the number one mineral deficiency in our western diet. Magnesium is the most powerful stress-relieving mineral, and it relaxes the muscles and helps build strong bones and teeth. Raw chocolate is also filled with antioxidants, which protect us from aging and disease.  Many people also believe that chocolate is high in caffeine; yet raw cacao contains only a miniscule amount of caffeine (0.2%) and is mainly composed of theobromine, a stimulant similar to caffeine but without the harmful side effects.  There are also other elements in raw chocolate which give its reputation as a food associated with love. These include phenylethlamine, tryptophan, and anandamide, which gives off that “feel good high” that naturally occurs in the brain and aids in one’s sense of well-being.

Coconut palm trees are the natural source of this new wonderful and healthy sweetener alternative. Palm sugar is a traditional sugar made from the sap of coconut flowers. It tastes like ordinary cane sugar and can be considered the best natural sweetener substitute.  Tests have revealed a low glycemic index (GI) of 35 compared to that of cane sugar’s glycemic index of 50, making this an ideal sugar for diabetics and anyone who suffers from blood sugar. Palm sugar also has higher amounts of nutrients compared to brown cane sugar, containing potassium, zinc, iron, magnesium and micro-nutrients.