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OPINION
Nutrition

Why the Dave Asprey "Meat Pyramid” presents a misleading picture

Is Dave Asprey's food pyramid scientifically accurate? This fact-check reveals why the Bulletproof founder's meat-heavy dietary visual is misleading.
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Overhead view of a rustic wooden table displaying various lectin-containing plant foods arranged in bowls and baskets with handwritten labels. From left to right: a white ceramic bowl of dark red kidney beans labeled 'BEANS'; a bowl of tan-colored lentils labeled 'LENTILS'; a bowl of small beige chickpeas labeled 'CHICKPEAS'; a terracotta dish of unshelled peanuts labeled 'PEANUTS'; and a bowl of black beans or black lentils. In the center, a large wicker basket contains fresh heirloom tomatoes and sliced yellow potatoes. To the right, another wicker basket labeled 'NIGHTSHADES' holds purple eggplants, a red bell pepper, and a green bell pepper. In front, a wicker tray displays various whole grains including brown rice, flaxseeds, and quinoa in small white bowls, labeled 'WHOLE GRAINS'. At the bottom right, a plate with fresh edamame pods and a block of tofu is labeled 'SOY'. A cream-colored linen cloth is draped at the top of the composition. The 'foodfacts' logo appears in white text in the bottom right corner.
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OPINION
Nutrition

Should we be afraid of lectins? What the science actually says

Lectins in oats, cashews and brown rice aren’t “scary” when cooked; this fact-check explains what lectins are, real risks, and why these plant foods remain safe
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Britain’s ultra-processed diet is harming health and widening inequality, this article argues, calling for bold policies to put whole, plant-rich foods at the heart of UK food strategy.
Opinion
OPINION
Politics Of Food

Britain's diet crisis: why whole foods must be the priority in food policy

Britain’s ultra-processed diet is harming health and widening inequality, this article argues, calling for bold policies to put whole, plant-rich foods at the h
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Opinion
OPINION
Politics Of Food

The real war that the new American dietary guidelines have created

The 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines risk eroding trust in nutrition science while failing to address ultra-processed food dominance and structural issues.
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