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Should you eat broccoli stalks? Rethinking food waste, one stem at a time

Many people throw away the stalks and leaves of their broccoli, but are they throwing away money and nutritious, tasty food?

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

When nutrition advice misses the mark: Why taxing baked beans ignores the real barriers to healthy eating

Baked beans were recently in the headlines for falling into the new proposed UPF tax, but are beans the enemy, or is the conversation more nuanced?

Joe Wicks "Licensed to Kill" sparked a global conversation on ultra-processed foods—what comes next?

Joe Wicks’ recent Channel 4 documentary, Licensed to Kill, has achieved something worth acknowledging: it has made people talk. Let's continue the conversation.

Cows won’t cool the planet – and saying they can misses the point

Can cows really cool the planet by producing less methane? No, warming something less isn't the same as making something colder. But, we should still be trying to reduce methane emissions.

Ultra-processed foods: unpacking the myths and the real threats to our diets

Ultra-processed foods are often demonised, but are they really the villain they're made out to be? This article explores the nuances of the ultra-processed classification of food.

Fear or Facts? What Joe Wicks’ “KILLER” protein bar reveals about the real problem with ultra-processed food debates

Joe Wicks’ controversial “KILLER” protein bar sparks debate on ultra-processed foods, but experts say the real issue is misinformation, not ingredients.

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.

Are vegans really destroying the planet with avocados?

People often blame vegans for destroying the planet with avocados, but is this accusation justified?

How AI is changing the farm: a double-edged sword for animals

Exploring the unexpected ways AI could reshape animal farming—and why it matters to us all.

What does 'free range' really mean? The facts behind the label

People often imagine animals in free-range farms as roaming freely in lush pastures. In reality, some free-range animals may never step foot outside.

Can feed additives really fix the methane problem?

Feed additives have been regarded as the silver bullet to tackle methane emissions from cow farmers, but are they all they're cracked up to be?

Why our vegetable marketing needs a serious rethink, starting with our kids

Registered Nutritionist Sophie Gastman explores why punitive vegetable marketing harms our relationship with food, especially for children, and why we need a new approach.

Applejuicification: why consumers deserve clearer juice labels

"Applejuiceification and the illusion of choice" says Stakeholder Consultant on X

What does “grass-fed” really mean? The meaning behind the label

Yes, cows might be fed grass, but that doesn't always mean that they're out on grassy fields.

Can slaughter ever be humane? A closer look at the industry standard

Is "humane slaughter" a genuine practice, or is it just humane-washing?

“Net zero beef?” Why sustainability claims need more than headlines

'Net Zero Beef': Is this greenwashing or something that holds validity behind corporate-sponsored sustainability narratives?

Brewed awakening: how dairy in coffee chains is still harming the earth

More coffee chains are ditching the dairy surcharge—but not all are keeping up. This piece explores the hidden environmental cost of milk in your cup.

Food safety in peril: why cutting key committees puts millions at risk

Food Safety Committees have recently been disbanded by the White House. We explore what impact this will have on consumers.

Unpacking the shift: why consumers are moving away from plant-based meat

SPOILER - Yes, plant-based meat sales have dropped, but it's because people are swapping to less processed plant-based proteins.

The Belle Gibson scandal: how wellness misinformation endangers public health

When Belle Gibson lied about curing her cancer by eating fruits and vegetables, it wasn't just morally wrong, it was a threat to public health.

Are podcast hosts spreading health misinformation? What the latest studies reveal

Podcast hosts can unknowingly spread health misinformation—learn how to spot and avoid it.

Steven Bartlett’s podcast and the spread of health misinformation: a doctor’s response

From Mic to Myth: The Alarming Rise of Health Misinformation in Podcasts

Understanding seed oil cards: the risks of mislabelling allergies

Seed oil cards may look helpful—but when they spread myths and miss allergy risks, they’re more harm than hack.

Who's really qualified to give nutrition advice online? Here’s what you need to know

Having abs doesn’t make you a nutrition expert—credentials do.

Opinion

Articles

Should you eat broccoli stalks? Rethinking food waste, one stem at a time

Ultra-processed foods, plant-based meat and your health

When nutrition advice misses the mark: Why taxing baked beans ignores the real barriers to healthy eating

Joe Wicks "Licensed to Kill" sparked a global conversation on ultra-processed foods—what comes next?

Cows won’t cool the planet – and saying they can misses the point

Ultra-processed foods: unpacking the myths and the real threats to our diets

Fear or Facts? What Joe Wicks’ “KILLER” protein bar reveals about the real problem with ultra-processed food debates

Beyond ingredient panic: how to make better food choices together

Are vegans really destroying the planet with avocados?

How AI is changing the farm: a double-edged sword for animals

What does 'free range' really mean? The facts behind the label

Can feed additives really fix the methane problem?

Why our vegetable marketing needs a serious rethink, starting with our kids

Applejuicification: why consumers deserve clearer juice labels

What does “grass-fed” really mean? The meaning behind the label

Can slaughter ever be humane? A closer look at the industry standard

“Net zero beef?” Why sustainability claims need more than headlines

Brewed awakening: how dairy in coffee chains is still harming the earth

Food safety in peril: why cutting key committees puts millions at risk

Unpacking the shift: why consumers are moving away from plant-based meat

The Belle Gibson scandal: how wellness misinformation endangers public health

Are podcast hosts spreading health misinformation? What the latest studies reveal

Steven Bartlett’s podcast and the spread of health misinformation: a doctor’s response

Understanding seed oil cards: the risks of mislabelling allergies

Who's really qualified to give nutrition advice online? Here’s what you need to know

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