And monks rely on donated, seasonal food, which they consume slowly and with great care. For many monks, this means a diet that primarily consists of beans, len

And monks rely on donated, seasonal food, which they consume slowly and with great care. For many monks, this means a diet that primarily consists of beans, lentils, vegetables and the occasional fruit or meat. Their lifestyles are so different compared to most people living in cities, that it's not surprising that they would exhibit physical differences compared to non-monks.