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Nutrition
Food, drinks and supplements for Canadians.
UnityLife Nutrition covers what’s actually in your pantry — foods, teas, supplements and diets — with a Canadian lens. Information for curious readers, not medical advice.
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Foods
Nutrition facts and practical tips for everyday foods — from salmon to chickpeas.
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Drinks & Teas
Matcha, hibiscus, rooibos, coffee — what’s actually in your cup.
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Supplements
General information on common supplements sold in Canada. Always read the NPN label.
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Diets
Mediterranean, pescatarian, anti-inflammatory and other popular eating patterns.
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Meal Planning
Dinner ideas, grocery lists, meal prep and time-saving ideas.
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Cooking & Techniques
How to cut a mango, prep tempeh, work with unfamiliar ingredients — kitchen technique, not recipes.
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Foods
Quinoa: Nutrition, Cooking & How to Use It Daily
Quinoa delivers complete protein, 5 g of fibre, and 222 calories per cooked cup. Soaking cuts saponin bitterness; the 1:2 water ratio is non-negotiable. Best uses, ratios, and shelf life.
Foods
Tofu vs Tempeh: Protein, Cooking & Which to Choose
Tempeh has more protein, fibre, and a denser nutty flavour; tofu is milder and more versatile. Both are complete plant proteins. How they differ in nutrition, cooking, and best uses.
Drinks & Teas
Matcha vs Green Tea: Caffeine, Antioxidants & Which to Drink
Matcha has 3× the caffeine, 10× the EGCG, and a smoother energy profile thanks to L-theanine. Brewed green tea is cheaper, lighter, and easier on the stomach. How they actually differ.
Supplements
Best Probiotic Supplements in Canada (2026 Buyer’s Guide)
Most probiotic supplements are wasted money. Strain specificity matters more than CFU count. Here’s what the evidence actually supports, and the Canadian brands worth buying.
Supplements
Ashwagandha for Stress: Does It Actually Work?
Ashwagandha has the strongest evidence of any “adaptogen” for stress and cortisol reduction. Effective dose: 300–600 mg/day of KSM-66 or Sensoril. What it does, who shouldn’t take it, and how to choose.
Foods
Chia Seeds: Nutrition, Benefits & How to Use Them Daily
Chia seeds deliver 10 g of fibre and 5 g of plant protein per 28 g serving. The omega-3 (ALA) is real but only weakly converts to EPA/DHA. Best uses, soaking ratios, and who should be cautious.
Foods
Kefir vs Yogurt: Probiotics, Protein & Which to Choose
Kefir contains 30+ probiotic strains and ~10 billion CFU per cup; Greek yogurt contains 2–6 strains and ~1 billion CFU. Both are useful — here’s when to pick which.
Drinks & Teas
Oat Milk vs Almond Milk: Calories, Protein & Sustainability
Oat milk has 3× the calories of almond milk and behaves better in coffee. Almond milk is the lower-calorie, lower-carb pick. Neither is high-protein; both need to be fortified.
Supplements
Best Collagen Supplements in Canada (2026): What Actually Works
Hydrolyzed collagen peptides at 10–15 g/day show modest but real benefits for skin elasticity and joint pain. The brand that matters; the marketing that doesn’t.
Supplements
Magnesium Glycinate for Sleep: Dose, Evidence & Side Effects
Magnesium glycinate at 200–400 mg before bed shows modest sleep improvements in adults with low magnesium status. Less convincing in already-replete adults. Side effects, interactions, and how it stacks against melatonin.
Drinks & Teas
Black Tea: Caffeine, Health Benefits & How It Compares to Green Tea
Black tea is the most-consumed tea in the world and the second most-consumed beverage after water. Caffeine, antioxidants, what it actually does for your heart, and how it stacks up against green tea — straight from the trial data.
Drinks & Teas
Earl Grey Tea: What It Is, Caffeine, Bergamot Health Effects
Earl Grey is black tea flavoured with bergamot oil — a citrus extract from a small Calabrian orange. Caffeine content, what bergamot actually does, and which Canadian brands are worth the price.
UnityLife is a Canadian lifestyle publication, not a medical one. Everything on this site is for general information and is not a substitute for advice from a regulated Canadian clinician.