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Does unprocessed red meat cause cancer?

Processed meat is a confirmed carcinogen; unprocessed red meat is 'probably' carcinogenic. Here's what the IARC evidence says and what it means for…

Beyond ingredient panic: how to make better food choices together

Beyond fear and false villains: build common ground, demand accountability, and refocus nutrition on evidence—not algorithms or profit.

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.

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