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Car sharing parking spots in Vancouver (Evo, Modo)

October 12, 2019 No Comments

Car sharing parking spots in Vancouver (Evo, Car2Go, Modo)

Vancouver itself is great for car-sharing for many reasons, including its population density and relative availability of parking relative to other major cities. However, it can still be tricky to find a place to park, especially downtown. The dedicated car sharing parking spots in Vancouver are limited, the multi-storey car parks are often underground and hard to locate, and you can’t leave a car on the street as there are expensive parking meters everywhere… But, Vancouver council have taken action, […]

Cars, Mobility

Evo car share promo code

October 2, 2019 1 Comment

BCAA Evo are arguably the top dog for one-way car sharing in Vancouver. In this post we’re going to briefly review why they’re worth signing up to, and give you an Evo car share promo code. Then you can dodge the registration fee and get some free minutes too! An overview of BCAA Evo Evo car share is a Vancouver operation, founded in 2015. They’ve grown to a a large fleet of over 1250 Toyota Prius C hybrid cars, which […]

Diet

Pea protein vs whey protein

August 12, 2019 1 Comment

You probably arrived on this article because you’re interested in the comparison of proteins, specifically pea protein vs whey protein. Perhaps you want to know which is better for you? But what do we mean by better? How do we compare proteins? In this article we’re going to evaluate pea protein vs whey protein using numbers and evidence, not shoddy bro science and internet gossip. Protein quality Protein is a macro-nutrient which means it’s one of the three dietary nutrient […]

Cars, Mobility

Uber alternative Vancouver

August 8, 2019 No Comments

Note 28 Jan 2020: This article was written before ride hailing was permitted in Vancouver. As of the end of January 2020, Uber and Lyft are in Vancouver! So this article should be treated as historic in relation to Uber. Looking for a ride about town? Where’s the nearest Uber or Lyft? Ride hailing services have seen huge growth in the past few years because they’re convenient and affordable. You’ll find them in many cities around the world, but […]

Diet

Pea protein amino acid profile

August 4, 2019 No Comments

Interested in the pea protein amino acid profile? I was too; I wrote this page after researching how pea protein compared to official recommendations for protein intake and other typical protein sources. Keep reading to find out how pea protein stacks up, based on real science not bro science. Refresher on protein and amino acids Protein is a macro-nutrient which means it is one of the main nutrient groups in our diet that we need to survive, like carbohydrates and […]

Diet

Best vegan omega 3 supplement

May 3, 2019 No Comments

If you’re interested in maintaining a healthy body and rounded diet, omega 3 supplements are potentially useful compliments to a plant-based diet. Or a diet that excludes classic sources of omega 3 like fish. But there are a lot of products out there, that all seem different. So what do you need to look for? And which products should you consider? In this post we explain how to find the best vegan omega 3 supplement, depending on where you live. […]

Diet

Algae omega 3

April 28, 2019 No Comments

If you’re interested in nutrition, omega 3 is a term you’ve probably heard. Omega 3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA); vital for the normal functioning of the human body. Omega 3 fatty acids are normally obtained from the food we eat. But sometimes we need to supplement our food with extra things to ensure a rounded and healthy diet. Often this is from fish oils, but algae omega 3 is also a great source, providing a more direct […]

Diet

Vegan omega 3 supplement

April 21, 2019 No Comments

Omega 3 is one of those nutritional buzz words that has been ringing in my ears for well over a decade. I remember hearing about a teaspoon of cod-liver oil as a child, and fish oil capsules as being good for concentration when I took exams at school (2000s). Omega 3 is common to both, and is associated with a variety of positive health claims. But I’m less fussed about seeking the fishy elixir, and more interested in achieving a […]

Cars, Mobility

Modo promo code

February 10, 2019 No Comments

Modo are a BC born and bred car sharing company founded in 1997. They have slowly grown since then to merge with various other car sharing groups that were found on Vancouver Island and in Okanagan. The company is a co-operative and states, “Our intent is to earn just enough to cover our costs and continue to invest in being the best and most purposeful car share operator in BC”. If you want the Modo promo code, skip to the bottom, […]

Diet

Pea protein and estrogen / oestrogen / phytoestrogen

January 30, 2019 7 Comments

Pea protein is a complete plant-based source of protein. If you use pea protein or are thinking about using pea protein, I suspect you’re probably interested in your diet, and think carefully about what you eat. A frequent question in relation to protein powders, specifically vegan-friendly powders is, does pea protein contain estrogen / oestrogen / phytoestrogen? In this post, we find out, based on scientific papers and numbers, not blog-science and bro-science. What is estrogen / oestrogen / phytoestrogen […]