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A colorful illustration of two overflowing bowls of oats and a carton labeled "Oat" in a cheerful kitchen setting. The image reflects the article’s theme of defending oats as a nutritious and unjustly criticized breakfast choice, debunking claims that portray oats as unhealthy or harmful.
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Nutrition

Are oats still a healthy breakfast choice? Debunking the latest social media myth

Saying that oats aren’t a healthy breakfast choice for those with sedentary lifestyles ignores scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of oats.
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A fit woman in workout attire eats a colorful meal from a plastic container while seated in a gym, with red dumbbells and fitness equipment in the background. The image reflects the article’s critique of carnivore influencer Paul Saladino’s claims that athletic performance requires animal protein, highlighting how wellness culture often intertwines nutrition choices with fitness aesthetics.
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OPINION
Nutrition

Paul Saladino M.D says "Champions need meat!"

Champions eat meat... but some are also plant based. What we all need, is to fact-check bold dietary claims.
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A close-up of a bright yellow traffic light glowing green against a blue sky. The image reflects the article’s critique of oversimplified “traffic light” nutrition labels, symbolizing how such systems can give the green light to misleading health claims and contribute to nutrition misinformation on social media.
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The Traffic Lights System: a guide to nutrition misinformation on social media

The Traffic Lights System is a guide explaining how nutrition misinformation works and why it spreads so fast.
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A herd of light-colored cows graze on lush, green pasture. The cows are the central focus of the image, positioned in various poses as they eat grass. This image relates to an article discussing the sustainability of meat consumption, specifically Paul Saladino's response to David Attenborough's views on the topic.
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Examining Paul Saladino's response to Sir David Attenborough's claims on meat sustainability

Paul Saladino reacts to Sir David Attenborough's recommendation to adopt largely plant-based diets for sustainability reasons. This fact-check examines...
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