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A close-up view of neatly arranged brown eggs in a carton. This image complements the article’s focus on protein metabolism and dietary misconceptions—specifically addressing claims that up to 70% of protein converts to glucose, with eggs serving as a visual representation of a commonly cited high-protein food source in such debates.
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Can your body really replace carbs with protein? Examining the claim that 70% of protein turns to glucose

Glucose from protein? Yes. 70%? Not unless you're starving—and even then, it's complicated.
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A blue plate with Scrabble-style tiles spelling "VEGAN" in the center, placed next to a leafy plant. This image visually reinforces the article's exploration of media narratives surrounding plant-based diets—highlighting how headlines like those in The Telegraph may misrepresent the health impacts of vegan alternatives.
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Beyond Headlines: Fact-checking The Telegraph’s claims on the health effects of plant-based alternatives

If headlines had nutrition labels, some would read: 'High in spin, low in substance.
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A split-screen image contrasting bananas on a pastel purple background with Mars bars on a red background. The visual represents the misleading nutritional comparisons often made between whole foods and processed snacks, echoing the article’s critique of oversimplified health claims that equate bananas with candy bars.
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Bananas vs. Mars bars: an unnecessary comparison

The Telegraph's comparison between bananas and Mars bars raises questions. What does scientific evidence reveal about this claim?
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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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Are oats still a healthy breakfast choice? Debunking the latest social media myth

The claim that oats are not a healthy breakfast choice for those with sedentary lifestyles does not align with the wealth of scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of oats.
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