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.

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Laurens van Oers MSc (Volunteer)

FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Why texturized soy protein isn't the worst protein in the world

Eric Berg claims that texturized soy protein is "toxic" and "one of the worst foods for your body", despite the evidence showing that he's mostly wrong.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Are pesticides on strawberries destroying your gut? The science says otherwise

A claim by Non Toxic Dad (Warren Philips) on Instagram about pesticides on strawberries caused quite a stir. Should we avoid strawberries altogether? Or does the science actually state otherwise? Let’s find out.
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.
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Why texturized soy protein isn't the worst protein in the world

Eric Berg claims that texturized soy protein is "toxic" and "one of the worst foods for your body", despite the evidence showing that he's mostly wrong.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Are pesticides on strawberries destroying your gut? The science says otherwise

A claim by Non Toxic Dad (Warren Philips) on Instagram about pesticides on strawberries caused quite a stir. Should we avoid strawberries altogether? Or does the science actually state otherwise? Let’s find out.
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.
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