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Electric Cars v Fuel Cars

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  Electric Cars v Fuel Cars Electric cars (EVs) and traditional fuel cars (internal combustion engine, ICE) differ in several key ways, including their power sources, environmental impact, operating costs, and performance. Here's a comparison between the two: Power Source: Electric Cars: Electric vehicles are powered by electricity stored in batteries. They use electric motors to convert this stored energy into motion. The electricity can be generated from various sources, including fossil fuels, renewable energy, or nuclear power. Fuel Cars: Traditional fuel cars rely on internal combustion engines that burn gasoline or diesel fuel to generate power. This process involves the controlled explosion of fuel mixed with air. Environmental Impact: Electric Cars: Generally, electric cars produce lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to internal combustion engine vehicles, especially when charged using clean and renewable energy sources. They have no tailpipe emissions an

Chia Seeds – Benefits & Attributes

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  Chia Seeds – Benefits & Attributes The chia seeds hail from the Mint family and are recognized as one of the super foods. ’Chia’ in the old Mayan language means strength and they do justice to their name by providing a sustainable source of energy. These can be added to your morning cereal, yogurt, smoothies, shakes, puddings, porridge or can be eaten raw. They can dramatically boost the nutritional value of food. Here, we talk about some of the benefits of the chia seeds. A Punch of nutrients Low in calories but rich in nutrients, chia seeds are the ultimate superfood. One ounce of chia seeds provides 11g of fibre, 4g of protein, 9g of fat (most of which are omega-3s), 18% of the RDI for Calcium, 30% of the RDI for manganese and magnesium respectively and 27% of the RDI for phosphorous. They also contain zinc, potassium, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and folate . This all is delivered to the body with only 1g of carbohydrate and only 101 calories/ounce. Moreover, the prot