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No, avocados are not worse for the environment than ‘local meat’

When a politician claimed avocados harm the planet more than local meat, we checked the data. The science tells a very different story.
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People scrutinising food labels in a supermarket aisle — why independent fact-checking is essential for combating food misinformation
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Why fact‑checking is essential public‑interest infrastructure for our food system

Maldita.es reviewed dozens of studies on whether fact-checking works. The evidence is clear, and it has serious implications for how we tackle food misinformati
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How to spot fake nutrition advice on social media: 10 red flags

Because not every wellness reel is well-informed—these red flags will help you scroll smarter.
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Can a cup of lemon balm tea really melt fat overnight?

Lemon tea and magnesium may help you unwind, but current studies don’t show a bedtime drink can melt belly fat by “lowering cortisol” or hacking your hormones.
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