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Eddie Abbew says humans dont need fibre. Excuse us for saying but thats complete poo.
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OPINION
Nutrition

Fibre under fire: debunking Eddie Abbew's claims that humans don’t need it

We fact-check recent claims by Eddie Abbew that fibre isn't essential, reviewing the science on its role in digestion, immunity, and long-term disease prevention.
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Man lying on a red yoga mat, eyes closed and knees bent, with a loaf of bread lying on his head and torso.
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OPINION
Health

Toxic bread or TikTok panic? What you should know about azodicarbonamide (aka the yoga mat chemical)

This fact-check examines the science and context behind claims that the presence of azodicarbonamide, aka 'the yoga mat chemical', in bread products is unsafe.
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Should I trust Paul Saladino when he says pregnant women should avoid folic acid in supplements and fortified foods?
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OPINION
Health

Paul Saladino’s anti-folic acid advice for pregnant women is not just wrong—it could be dangerous

Folic acid in pregnancy: evidence-based guidance vs. viral claims. We explain what Paul Saladino’s claims show - and don’t show - plus red flag checks.
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Eddie Abbew has been spreading false information about tempeh. He has suggested that 'it isnt real food." This is false.
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OPINION
Nutrition

“Not real food”? Says Eddie Abbew. A closer look at claims about tempeh, soy, and men’s health.

Abbew's claims about soy and tempeh dismiss solid nutritional evidence and misrepresent what the research on hormones actually suggests.
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