Researcher & Fact-Checker (Volunteer)

Laurens van Oers MSc (Volunteer)

Researcher & Fact-Checker (Volunteer)

Laurens van Oers holds a Master’s degree in Food Science & Innovation from Manchester Metropolitan University. With a strong passion for evidence-based journalism, he combines his scientific expertise with a critical eye to investigate food claims, debunk myths, and explain complex topics in an accessible way. At Food Facts, Laurens contributes in-depth fact-checks and articles on everything from nutrition science to sustainable food systems.

Articles featuring  

Laurens van Oers MSc (Volunteer)

FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Does yoghurt cause gut disruption?

Lots of people enjoy yogurt with fibrous food for their breakfast. But is this meal causing gut issues? We explore this claim in this fact-check.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Are we being fed cancer cells? The lab-grown meat controversy

Some people claim that lab-grown meat is just a bunch of cancer cells. This fact-check sets the record straight for the future of steak.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

The surprising reality about blood sugar spikes (it’s not what you think)

While some online influencers argue we should carefully monitor our blood glucose to flatten every spike, others say sharper spikes are beneficial. This fact check unpacks this debate and explores what is normal and what isn't when it comes to glucose fluctuations.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Do very hot tea or coffee raise the risk of esophageal cancer?

Should we be concerned about 'coffee warnings' following results of a study on tea and coffee habits?
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Does yoghurt cause gut disruption?

Lots of people enjoy yogurt with fibrous food for their breakfast. But is this meal causing gut issues? We explore this claim in this fact-check.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Are we being fed cancer cells? The lab-grown meat controversy

Some people claim that lab-grown meat is just a bunch of cancer cells. This fact-check sets the record straight for the future of steak.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Do very hot tea or coffee raise the risk of esophageal cancer?

Should we be concerned about 'coffee warnings' following results of a study on tea and coffee habits?
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

“Not real food”? Says Eddie Abbew. A closer look at claims about tempeh, soy, and men’s health.

Eddie Abbew’s statements dismiss the nutritional value of soy-based foods like tempeh, mischaracterise soy’s impact on hormones, and promote an overly narrow definition of what constitutes “real” food.
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