A comparison of one food to the other. Topics compared include nutrients, health benefits, taste, texture, storage, prices and any topic related to each food.
As a Certified Health Coach specializing in nutrition, I’m often asked about legumes and nuts. Sometimes there are questions. Let’s answer the most common one asked, what’s the difference between legumes and nuts? Legumes have multiple seeds within a pod typically attached to the inside walls. Nuts have a single seed in a hardened shell…
Many people wonder about the differences between organic onions vs. regular onions. The key difference between organic onions and regular onions is the way they are grown. Organic onions are produced without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Organic onions are more costly than regular because the way they are grown. Organic onions were tested and found…
While discussing regular kale and organic kale, you may be asking yourself, what’s the difference between organic kale and regular kale? Organic kale and regular kale are different because organic kale has less pesticide residue. Regular kale placed third on the Environmental Work Group’s “Dirty Dozen” list because of its high pesticide levels. Organic and…
Which is best, farm-raised vs wild caught Scallops? Wild caught scallops are better than farm-raised scallops because they have better taste and texture. Although farm-raised scallops are a good alternative because for health, nutrition and safety, both versions are similar and have equal benefits. Farm-raised are more environmentally safe because it prevents the decimation of…
There are some differences between organic and regular carrots. Organic carrots compared to regular have higher levels of iron, magnesium, and phosphorus. They also contain fewer nitrates than regular, which are unharmful to adults but are potentially harmful to babies. Organic carrots are more expensive than regular, however, and are susceptible to more natural variations…
During my health coaching sessions many people ask me about mangos including which is better, organic mango vs conventional? Organic mangos are better because they are grown without fertilizers, pesticides, or fungicides. However, conventional mangos remain an excellent alternative because they have thick, fleshy skin and a hefty percentage of them have no pesticide residues. This…
According to the Flax Council of Canada, organic and non-organic flaxseeds may not be as different as you think. This may steer you to examine which is better, organic flaxseed vs. non-organic? Organic flaxseed is better than non-organic because of the lack of pesticides and harmful chemicals. While organic flaxseeds are the safer of the…
When discussing bananas one of the common questions is, are organic bananas better than regular bananas? Organic bananas are better than regular bananas because of the lack of pesticides and harmful chemicals. In addition, organic bananas retain a higher level of nutrients, like antioxidants. However, regular bananas represent an excellent alternative because they’re affordable, nutritious…
When choosing lentils, you’ll want to decide which is better and make the comparison, organic lentils vs. conventional. Organic lentils are better than conventional lentils because they are untreated with synthetic pesticides. Conventional lentils are often sprayed with chemicals like glyphosate (RoundUp), which may be harmful to human health. Glyphosate has been linked to numerous…
Two common labels found on chicken products is free-range or grain-fed, which one is better? Free-range chicken is better and can be healthier if raised properly. Since they mostly live outdoors, they can graze on grass or insects on top of their feed. The majority of chickens are grain-fed with assorted grains and either an…
As a Certified Health Coach many people ask me about the difference between organic and regular spinach. Organic spinach is produced using farming methods that promote and protect the environment, recycle resources, and limit the use of pesticides and fertilizers. In general, spinach is very healthy, but regular spinach ranks high in the list of…
Organic and free-range are popular terms we see in labels, but does organic mean free-range when it comes to chicken? Organic chicken doesn’t mean it’s free-range. Organic refers to the raising standards for chickens where no synthetic chemicals are used, while free-range refers to their access to the outdoors. From a regulatory perspective, chickens need…
As a Certified Health Coach many of my clients ask about pomegranate and beet juice. One of the questions asked is, how do they compare? Both Pomegranate and Beet juice are known to help with blood pressure and the cardiovascular system. Beetroot produces Nitric Oxide which has multiple benefits for people. This includes lower blood…
Many of my Health Coaching clients ask me about healthy foods including salmon. They know I eat it a few times per week. There seems to be a lot of contradictory information regarding the nutritional value of canned versus frozen products like salmon. Canned and frozen salmon are equally healthy. Canned and frozen salmon have…