MCT oil and fractionated coconut oil both contain medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), so they’re similar in that aspect. The main difference is that MCT oil is meant for consumption/use as a supplement while fractionated coconut oil is typically used for moisturizing/use as a carrier oil for essential oils. If this seems a little confusing, don’t worry - you’re not alone! We’ve done the research for you and will explain [...]
Coconut Sugar vs Coconut Palm Sugar: What’s the Difference?
Coconut sugar and coconut palm sugar are the same thing - it just comes down to what you prefer to call it. Whatever you choose to call it, coconut sugar/coconut palm sugar is a lower glycemic index sugar (more on that soon) that can be used interchangeably with other sugars in cooking, baking, and other uses. How can you use this caramel-tasting sweetener that looks like brown sugar? We’ll answer those questions plus [...]
Paleo vs. Vegan: What’s the Difference?
Paleo and vegan diets have several potential benefits, which is why millions of people choose to follow them (but not normally at the same time!). However, the Paleo and vegan diets are on quite opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of eating styles. While they share a few similarities, the differences far outweigh them. The main differences between Paleo and vegan diets are: Otherwise, there are plenty of differences [...]
Whole30 vs Paleo: What’s the Difference?
If you’re looking to change your eating habits and step away from the typical Western diet, then you might look to Whole30 or Paleo for guidance. These diets are actually quite similar in many ways, but they do have a few differences. Whole30 is meant to be a short-term elimination diet followed for 30 days to help you “reset” your eating habits. Paleo, while slightly less strict, is meant to be followed long-term without [...]
Whole30 vs Keto – What’s the Difference?
If you’re wanting to change up your diet a bit, you might look to some of today’s more popular diets like Whole30 and keto. These diets share some similarities but are very different styles of eating. The main difference between Whole30 and keto is that Whole30 is a short-term/”reset” diet that limits specific foods (but not nutrients) and keto is a very low-carb/high-fat that isn’t meant to be a short-term diet. There [...]
Paleo vs Keto: What’s the Difference?
The Paleo and keto diets are among some of the more popular eating styles that have emerged over recent years. While they share some similarities, they’re also quite different in many ways. The main difference between Paleo vs. keto is that Paleo focuses on eating whole, unprocessed foods that people in the “caveman” era ate, without any restrictions on macronutrients like carbs. Keto’s primary goal is to limit carbohydrate [...]
