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A person holds a venison burger at a football stadium
Opinion
OPINION
Food Systems

Discover how UK stadiums are replacing beef burgers with wild venison to cut carbon emissions by 85%

UK stadiums are replacing beef with wild venison burgers to slash emissions by 85%. Find out why fans love the switch and what it means for sustainable...
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A person holds an Ozempic syringe near their stomach
Opinion
OPINION
Food Systems

How GLP-1 drugs are reshaping what we eat and why it matters for the planet

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are reducing appetite for ultra-processed food and red meat. Here's what the dietary shift data shows and its food system…
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A man sits on a large piles of steaks
Fact Check
OPINION
Nutrition

Why the Dave Asprey "Meat Pyramid” presents a misleading picture

Is Dave Asprey's food pyramid scientifically accurate? This fact-check reveals why the Bulletproof founder's meat-heavy dietary visual is misleading.
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Overhead view of a rustic wooden table displaying various lectin-containing plant foods arranged in bowls and baskets with handwritten labels. From left to right: a white ceramic bowl of dark red kidney beans labeled 'BEANS'; a bowl of tan-colored lentils labeled 'LENTILS'; a bowl of small beige chickpeas labeled 'CHICKPEAS'; a terracotta dish of unshelled peanuts labeled 'PEANUTS'; and a bowl of black beans or black lentils. In the center, a large wicker basket contains fresh heirloom tomatoes and sliced yellow potatoes. To the right, another wicker basket labeled 'NIGHTSHADES' holds purple eggplants, a red bell pepper, and a green bell pepper. In front, a wicker tray displays various whole grains including brown rice, flaxseeds, and quinoa in small white bowls, labeled 'WHOLE GRAINS'. At the bottom right, a plate with fresh edamame pods and a block of tofu is labeled 'SOY'. A cream-colored linen cloth is draped at the top of the composition. The 'foodfacts' logo appears in white text in the bottom right corner.
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OPINION
Nutrition

Should we be afraid of lectins? What the science actually says

Lectins are harmful in raw form but neutralised by cooking. The anti-lectin movement overstates the risk dramatically — here's what research actually…
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