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

Eddie Abbew dismisses tempeh as fake food — but it's one of the most nutrient-dense plant proteins available. Here's what the nutritional evidence shows.
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A person hold a potato, they are wondering if we should be eating them or not? Are potatoes real food?
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Are potatoes really not ‘human food’? We checked the history and science

Candi Frazier claims potatoes aren't natural human food — but solanine levels in modern potatoes are safe and humans have eaten them for over 10,000 years.
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A person stands in between aisles in a grocery store. One aisle is empty, whereas the other is overflowing with food.
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Will reducing livestock really cause food shortages? Here's what the science says

Claims that downplay the environmental impact of animal agriculture are abundant on social media platforms.
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Farmed animals will be likely negatively affected by the use of ai in industrialised animal agriculture systems, due to the increase in demand for efficiency and lowering of ethical standards.
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How AI is changing the farm: a double-edged sword for animals

AI is being deployed in factory farming to boost efficiency — but advocates warn it may entrench intensive practices rather than improve animal welfare.
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