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Plant-based burger patties and sausages on parchment paper beside bowls of whole plant proteins — cubed tofu, sliced tempeh, brown lentils and black beans — on a light wooden kitchen counter

Unpacking the shift: why consumers are moving away from plant-based meat

Plant-based meat sales have dropped — but shoppers aren't returning to beef. Many are moving to minimally processed alternatives like legumes and tofu.

Salmon fillet and sardines on ice beside bowls of flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts, with omega-3 capsules and seaweed.

Omega-3 fatty acids: evaluating the role of fish and plant sources

Fish provides EPA and DHA directly; plants provide ALA which converts poorly. Here's what the evidence shows for vegans concerned about omega-3 adequacy.

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What do egg prices have to do with pandemics? Understanding the bird flu crisis

The current egg price crisis isn't just costing consumers more money, it's putting farmers at risk, as well as causing concern for another pandemic.

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The Belle Gibson scandal: how wellness misinformation endangers public health

When Belle Gibson lied about curing her cancer by eating fruits and vegetables, it wasn't just morally wrong, it was a threat to public health.

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