If you’re a tea lover, chances are you’ve probably tried green tea and matcha. Though they’re both made from the same plant, Camellia sinensis, there are major differences in how they’re grown, processed, and prepared. These differences influence their flavor profiles and their health benefits. Both offer beneficial compounds, such as amino acids and antioxidants,…
Pickles and olives are tangy, salty preserved foods that are often enjoyed as snacks or added to dishes like sandwiches, cheeseboards, and salads. While both can contain probiotics, their probiotic potential depends on how they’re made. Let’s break down the differences between pickles and olives and reveal which one is a better source of probiotics. …
Chia Seeds Flaxseeds Calories 138 150 Protein 4.7 grams 5 grams Carbs 11.9 grams 8 grams Fiber 9.8 grams 8 grams Fat 8.7 grams 12 grams Iron 2.2 milligrams (mg) or 12% of the Daily Value (DV) 1.6 mg or 9% of the DV Calcium 179 mg or 14% of the DV 57 mg…
Cottage cheese is a trendy high-protein pick nowadays, thanks to its neutral flavor—perfect for both sweet and savory recipes—and impressive nutrition profile. In cottage cheese, you’ll find calcium and phosphorus, which are essential for bone health, B vitamins to support energy metabolism and red blood cell function, and minerals like potassium, magnesium, and zinc that…
For the last seven years, motorsport has taken up the majority of 19-year-old Canadian race-car driver Nicole Havrda’s time. She’s been racing since she was just 12 and rising the ranks until, in 2025, she was invited to join F1 Academy, an all-female racing series founded in 2023 that was designed to drive change in…
A castor oil pack is a piece of cloth soaked in castor oil and placed on the skin for its potential health benefits. People use them for various reasons, including digestive support, pain relief, and improving skin health. Castor oil packs have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, but modern research on their effectiveness…
