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A person stands next to a hot dog stand holding a hot dog in their hands. There is a sign on the hot dog stand that reads "plant-based".
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Ultra-processed foods, plant-based meat and your health

Should you avoid plant-based meat because they're classed as ultra-processed? The short-answer is no, the long answer is in the rest of this article
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A person holds a bowl of chia seeds, yoghurt, and fruit. This symbolises the fact that many people enjoy this as a breakfast option.
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Does yoghurt cause gut disruption?

Some influencers warn against mixing yoghurt and fibre-rich foods — but evidence suggests this combination is safe and may actually support gut health.
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A teenage boy holds a shaker bottle of creatine and water. He is standing inside of a gym. This image highlights the high prevalence of creatine use amongst teenagers.
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Is creatine safe for teens?

Many teens use creatine as a sports supplement, but is this widely used supplement actually doing damage?
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A person looks at a steak with a confused looks, trying to detemine whether the lab-grown meat is made from cancer cells.
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Are we being fed cancer cells? The lab-grown meat controversy

Lab-grown meat doesn't use cancer cells, but some production methods use immortalised cell lines. Here's what that means and why transparency matters.
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