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Aenya Greene, RD

Registered Dietitian passionate about nutrition that is simple, accessible, and evidenced based. Experienced in medical nutrition, diabetes, weight management, and digital health.

Registered Dietitian passionate about nutrition that is simple, accessible, and evidenced based. Experienced in medical nutrition, diabetes, weight management, and digital health.

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Aenya Greene, RD

Person eating a bowl of porridge topped with banana slices, blueberries and honey at a wooden kitchen table beside a jar of oats.

Is glyphosate actually dangerous? The science behind the weedkiller debate

Is glyphosate in food dangerous? Residues are usually below legal limits. We explain hazard vs risk, the gut microbiome research and the Monsanto Papers.

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Do carbs make you gain weight? What the science shows

Do carbs make you fat? Not on their own. Weight change comes down to overall energy intake, and fibre-rich carbs can help you stay full. Here's the evidence.

Is eating two meals a day better for your health? What the evidence says

Is eating two meals a day better than three? We examine the evidence on meal frequency, time-restricted eating, gut health and overall health.

Longevity supplements: promise, profit, but what's the proof?

With the global longevity supplement market booming, we inspect what supplements are more promise than proof.

Cross-sections of high-fibre fruits including apple, pear, kiwi and berries on a wooden board

Does the type of fibre in fruit actually affect your blood sugar?

Does it matter whether your fruit contains more soluble vs insoluble fibre?

Cancer cells do not “grow on plants”: what science really says about diet, meat and cancer

Influencers' advice claiming that cancer cells grow on plants, not fat, is both biologically incorrect and out of line with major cancer guidelines.

Is eating two meals a day better for your health? What the evidence says

Is eating two meals a day better than three? We examine the evidence on meal frequency, time-restricted eating, gut health and overall health.

Do artificial sweeteners really make you fat?

Influencers claiming that artificial sweeteners make you fat ignore the complex realities of weight gain.

When you really need electrolyte drinks (and when plain water is enough)

Plain water is enough for most people, electrolyte drinks are mainly useful during heavy sweating, illness, or endurance exercise, and regulated tap water is generally safe.

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Is fruit really "poison" for people with diabetes? Dr Jocelyn Foran's claims debunked

Diagnosed with prediabetes and seen posts saying to cut out fruit? Here we look at the evidence on fruit and managing blood glucose.

Is bacon really more nutritious than an apple? Examining the evidence behind misleading nutrition comparisons

Claims that bacon is more nutritious than an apple miss out some basic nutritional facts. We explore this more in this fact-check

Matcha may affect iron absorption, but you shouldn't really worry about it

Matcha has increased in popularity of the last few years, but with it, so have rumous about potential harms. We unpack the evidence in this fact check.

Cocoa: could it be a quick fix for the harms of prolonged sitting?

Prolonged sitting raises heart risk, and cocoa flavanols may help blood vessels short-term—but the evidence doesn't support a quick fix to a sedentary lifestyle.

Can a sugar‑free diet really ‘conquer’ cancer?

Barbara O’Neill suggests sugar uniquely ‘feeds’ cancer and tailored diets can conquer it. This fact‑check explains why that’s misleading and what major cancer bodies recommend.

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