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A man holds a bowl of burnt food, he is concerned about the levels of acrylamide in his food, is it dangerous or not?
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Health

Is acrylamide the most dangerous ingredient in your food?

Why saying that Acrylamide is the most dangerous hidden ingredient ignores the basic science about cooking food
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A woman eats a steak and butter. This resembles the Steak and Butter girl, who preaches about the benefits of the carnivore diet online.
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The carnivore diet: what does the data say about its impact on female health?

The carnivore diet data for women is thin — and what exists raises red flags around hormones and nutrients. Here's what researchers have actually found.
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A person looks over a valley filled with greenhouses. This represents the issue of mass horticulture in southern Spain.
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Are plastic greenhouses in Spain caused by plant-based diets?

Blaming vegans for farmers growing food that everyone eats, is like blaming underwear models for shops selling underwear. It's a pants claim.
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A man stands next to a cow and holds a bolt gun. The man looks concerned holding the gun, questioning the claims that this is a humane method to slaughter an animal.
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Can slaughter ever be humane? A closer look at the industry standard

The industry claims humane slaughter is possible — but animal welfare researchers say evidence shows otherwise. Here's a critical look at the actual…
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