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“Plants are toxic!” Are oxalates destroying your health?

Should you stop eating vegetables because of their oxalate content?

Salt debate: Are we really better off with a beef burger? What does the data say?

Too salty to be healthy? What's the big picture comparing beef burgers to plant-based meat?

Fact-checking the firefighter analogy for cholesterol and heart disease

This article takes a close look at the argument that high cholesterol does not cause heart disease, focusing on the frequently used analogy between cholesterol and firefighters.

'Pregnant vegans warned of deadly complications' media cites study on preeclampsia; is there cause for concern?

Evaluating the claim that vegan pregnancies pose greater risk of preeclampsia

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Who's really qualified to give nutrition advice online? Here’s what you need to know

How to spot fake nutrition advice on social media: 10 red flags

Understanding seed oil cards: the risks of mislabelling allergies

Article exploring the ramifications of misusing allergy cards to avoid seed oils at restaurants.

The Traffic Lights System: a guide to nutrition misinformation on social media

The Traffic Lights System is a guide explaining how nutrition misinformation works and why it spreads so fast.

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