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A pregnant woman holds a chicken leg in one hand, and a carrot in the other hand, looking confused as to which option is best for fertility.
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“I changed my diet and got pregnant”: What’s the evidence behind these claims?

Does the carnivore diet really help with fertility, or are people misrepresenting the evidence? We explore this in this fact-check.
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A person compares an apple to an orange, signifying how analogies can be used to shape nutrition debates
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How analogies shape nutrition debates: power and limitations to be aware of

From the Glucose Goddess comparing glucose to cavities to Dr. Berg calling canola oil “engine lubricant,” nutrition analogies go viral. We unpack the risks and share tips on how to spot misleading comparisons.
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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.
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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.
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Untangling microwaves myths: a physics-based reality check

Microwaves don’t “scramble” your food’s energy. Here’s what physics says about how they really work.
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