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A person stands in their kitchen, holding their microwave over their bin, about to throw it away. This represents the confusion surrounding the perceived dangers of using a microwave to cook food. This article debunks those perceptions.

Untangling microwaves myths: a physics-based reality check

Microwaves don't make food radioactive or destroy nutrients — the physics makes this clear. Here's what the evidence actually says about microwave safety.

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Are vegans really destroying the planet with avocados?

Avocados have real environmental costs — but they are far lower than beef. The singling out of vegans for avocado consumption does not hold up to scrutiny.

A spread of high-fibre foods including oats, beans, vegetables and wholegrain bread

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…

Man lying on a red yoga mat, eyes closed and knees bent, with a loaf of bread lying on his head and torso.

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

Azodicarbonamide is found in some breads and yoga mats — but the doses differ by millions. Here's what the science says about the actual risk to consumers.

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