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A person stands in a kitchen between different sets of kitchen equiptment. Some equiptment is plastic, the other is metal or wooden, signifying the conversation about the risks of using plastic cooking utensils.

Should you throw out all your plastic containers? A fact-check on microplastics and kitchen safety

Yes, plastic kitchenware can release microplastics after intensive use, but that doesn't mean that you need to throw out your plastic utensils!

A woman cooks spinach in a cast iron skillet.

Is excess iron a cancer risk? Debunking Dr Eric Berg’s claim with peer-reviewed evidence

Dr Eric Berg says that it's possible to "never get cancer" by avoiding iron supplements and cast iron cookware. We analyse the evidence, clarify the science, and highlight why context matters when interpreting absolute health claims.

A close-up of several slices of white bread overlapping each other, with golden-brown crusts and fluffy interiors. This image ties into the article's exploration of whether freezing white bread can make it healthier—challenging assumptions around ultra-processed foods and highlighting how food preparation methods may impact nutritional value.

Can freezing white bread make it healthier? Here’s what you need to know

People claim it can improve your blood sugar response, but is it true?

A stylized, colorful illustration of milk being poured into a cup of vibrant green coffee or matcha, surrounded by playful paper-like objects, a spoon, and a biscuit in a bowl. The image supports the article’s exploration of popular glucose management tips, particularly the viral claim that adding milk to coffee can reduce its glycemic impact, reflecting the quirky yet scientific tone of the "Glucose Goddess" trend.

The Glucose Goddess on coffee, milk, and blood sugar levels

Coffee may spike headlines, but the science behind its blood sugar impact is a lot more balanced

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Should you eat broccoli stalks? Rethinking food waste, one stem at a time

Many people throw away the stalks and leaves of their broccoli, but are they throwing away money and nutritious, tasty food?

A chicken is housed indoors. There is a small gap leading to an outdoor space, but the chickens do not go there.

What does 'free range' really mean? The facts behind the label

People often imagine animals in free-range farms as roaming freely in lush pastures. In reality, some free-range animals may never step foot outside.

A cow looks at the camera and is in a farm setting. The cow is eating grass, despite being kept indoors and not out on pasture. This highlights the issues with the "grass-fed" label.

What does “grass-fed” really mean? The meaning behind the label

Yes, cows might be fed grass, but that doesn't always mean that they're out on grassy fields.

A variety of glass bottles filled with different oils are displayed on a wooden surface, surrounded by whole food sources like avocados, almonds, soybeans, and flaxseeds. This image reflects the themes of the article, which explores the risks of seed oil mislabeling, allergy concerns, and misinformation—highlighting the importance of transparency and accuracy in food labeling and nutritional guidance.

Understanding seed oil cards: the risks of mislabelling allergies

Seed oil cards may look helpful—but when they spread myths and miss allergy risks, they’re more harm than hack.

A person holds a tin of baked beans in their hand, looking shocked and confused upon hearing that they may be unhealthy.

Politics Of Food

When nutrition advice misses the mark: Why taxing baked beans ignores the real barriers to healthy eating

Baked beans were recently in the headlines for falling into the new proposed UPF tax, but are beans the enemy, or is the conversation more nuanced?

A man pours a red additive into cow feed. This links to this article's discussion on the perceived benefits of feed additives.

Can feed additives really fix the methane problem?

Feed additives have been regarded as the silver bullet to tackle methane emissions from cow farmers, but are they all they're cracked up to be?

Illustration of a confused shopper in a grocery store aisle, surrounded by various plant-based and animal-based protein options like tofu, beans, sausages, and meat. The image captures consumer hesitation amid a changing food landscape.

Unpacking the shift: why consumers are moving away from plant-based meat

SPOILER - Yes, plant-based meat sales have dropped, but it's because people are swapping to less processed plant-based proteins.

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