Researcher & Fact-Checker (Volunteer)

Khrystal Walcott

Khrystal is a 2025 Chevening Scholar pursuing a Master of Arts in Media Campaigning and Social Change at the University of Westminster in London.

Khrystal Walcott is a storyteller at heart, driven by her love for communications as a tool to drive social change. She is a Barbadian youth advocate for childhood obesity and non-communicable diseases prevention. Khrystal is a 2025 Chevening Scholar pursuing a Master of Arts in Media Campaigning and Social Change at the University of Westminster in London. Having served as Mass Media Campaign Officer for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programme of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados, she believes in the power campaigns in supporting public understanding of policies, promotion of healthier lifestyles and using creativity to drive lasting behaviour change.

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Khrystal Walcott

FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

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.
Bowl of high-fibre foods including rolled oats, chia seeds, raspberries, broccoli and crackers next to a glass of water containing visible coloured microplastic particles
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Can fibre help your body excrete microplastics?

Among many claims circulating about microplastics and potential solutions, this article examines the claim that fibre is your best bet against microplastics.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Can a cup of lemon balm tea really melt fat overnight?

Lemon tea and magnesium may help you unwind, but current studies don’t show a bedtime drink can melt belly fat by “lowering cortisol” or hacking your...
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

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.
Bowl of high-fibre foods including rolled oats, chia seeds, raspberries, broccoli and crackers next to a glass of water containing visible coloured microplastic particles
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Can fibre help your body excrete microplastics?

Among many claims circulating about microplastics and potential solutions, this article examines the claim that fibre is your best bet against microplastics.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Can a cup of lemon balm tea really melt fat overnight?

Lemon tea and magnesium may help you unwind, but current studies don’t show a bedtime drink can melt belly fat by “lowering cortisol” or hacking your...
An assortment of carbohydrate foods including bread, rice, pasta and potatoes
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Are humans meant to eat carbs? Insulin + tooth decay claims debunked

Humans are built to digest carbs: insulin and dental evidence show carbohydrates are natural for us, and tooth decay isn’t proof we’re “not meant” to…
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