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OPINION
Nutrition

Plant-based meats: what are they doing to your heart health?

Fact check recent articles on the impacts of plant based meats on our health.
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OPINION
Nutrition

Do seed oils cause inflammation?

It's one of the most contested topics in nutrition, and it's rampant with misinformation...
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OPINION
Nutrition

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?
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OPINION
Media Literacy

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.
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OPINION
Nutrition

Should we compare smoothies and doughnuts?

This article explores the impact of comparisons of fruits or fruit juices/smoothies and sweet treats.
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OPINION
Environment

What's the impact of food transport on sustainability?

Article exploring the basis and implications of the argument that eating locally is what truly matters for sustainability
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OPINION
Nutrition

Is fruit juice really healthy? Why some say Coca-Cola might be a better choice

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OPINION
Nutrition

Dr. Paul Saladino suggests "Olive oil is not for cooking and should not be heated."

This article fact-checks the claim that olive oil should not be heated.
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OPINION
Nutrition

Can your body really replace carbs with protein? Examining the claim that 70% of protein turns to glucose

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OPINION
Nutrition

Beyond Headlines: Fact-checking The Telegraph’s claims on the health effects of plant-based alternatives

Examining the gaps between new study findings and their reporting in the media.
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OPINION
Nutrition

Bananas vs. Mars bars: an unnecessary comparison

The Telegraph's comparison between bananas and Mars bars raises questions. What does scientific evidence reveal about this claim?
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OPINION
Nutrition

Are oats still a healthy breakfast choice? Debunking the latest social media myth

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OPINION
Nutrition

Paul Saladino M.D says "Champions need meat!"

Article fact-checking the claim that meat is necessary for optimal athletic performance.
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OPINION
Environment

Examining Paul Saladino's response to Sir David Attenborough's claims on meat sustainability

Paul Saladino reacts to Sir David Attenborough's recommendation to adopt largely plant-based diets for sustainability reasons. This fact-check examines Saladino's arguments and the evidence he uses to support the claim that the earth can sustain more meat eaters.
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OPINION
Nutrition

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

Should you stop eating vegetables because of their oxalate content?
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OPINION
Nutrition

Debunking the grain-depression myth: what you really need to know

“Grains are depression foods.” It’s a bold claim made by social media influencer Candi Frazier, but is there any truth to it?
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OPINION
Food Systems

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?
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OPINION
Nutrition

‘Going vegan destroys the environment’ says Fox News. Is there evidence of this?

Fox News claims that veganism harms the environment, but evidence shows plant-based diets are significantly more sustainable and environmentally friendly than meat-heavy diets.
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OPINION
Popular Media

'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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OPINION
Popular Media

8 Ultra-Processed Foods That Are Actually Good for You, Nutritionist Says

The sensational headlines from media outlets about higher risks of deadly complications from vegan pregnancies are misleading and fear-inducing. The study's findings do not warrant such alarm and emphasize the need for a balanced, nutrient-rich diet during pregnancy.