foodfacts logo
  • Articles
    
    Latest
    arrow pointing right
    All Fact Checks
    arrow pointing right
    Guides
    arrow pointing right
    Features
    arrow pointing right
    Opinion Pieces
    arrow pointing right
    Topics
    The Climate Crisis
    Politics Of Food
    Health
    Food Systems
    Media Literacy
    Popular Media
    Ethics
    Environment
    Nutrition
    Trending Tags
    Food Storage
    Metabolic Health
    ApoB
    LDL
    Crime
    Studies
    Fact Checking
    Cortisol
    Ultra Processed Animals (UPA)
    Zoonotic Diseases
    Lab-Grown Meat
    (UPF) Ultra Processed Foods
    Chemophobia
    Precision Livestock Farming (PLF)
    Glossary
    arrow pointing right
    Fact Checks
    Do tomatoes, bread, and ginger turn toxic in the fridge?
    Dark chocolate, cocoa beans and laboratory glassware on slate, illustrating lab-grown chocolate
    Why you shouldn't be scared of "poisonous" lab-grown chocolate
    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
    Can fibre help your body excrete microplastics?
  • Take Action
  • About
    
    • About
    • The Team
    • Our Experts
    • Fact Checking Policies
    • Funding/Disclosures
    • Advisory Board
    • Media Mentions
    • FAQs
  • Food Database
  • Misinfo Watchlist
Report MisinfoDonate
Home
/
Articles
/
Latest Articles

The most accurate, science-backed information about food.

Filter by Tag:

Inflammation
Food System
Keto Diet
Haem Iron
Organic Farming
Soil Degradation
Plant-Based Foods
Animal Welfare Standards
Plant foods
Fact Checking

Latest Articles

A woman holds a piece of fruit in her hand, looking suspicious. She is suspicious due to the varying information about blood glucose spikes, which this article explores.
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.
Read more
A young woman drinks her coffee, concerned that it may be increasing her risk of esophageal cancer?
Fact Check
OPINION
Health

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

Drinking liquids above 65°C is classified as a probable carcinogen. The risk is temperature, not tea itself — here's what the IARC evidence actually says.
Read more
A young man holds a pack of raw red meat. He asks himself "Is red meat a health food?"
Fact Check
OPINION
Health

Does unprocessed red meat cause cancer?

Processed meat is a confirmed carcinogen; unprocessed red meat is 'probably' carcinogenic. Here's what the IARC evidence says and what it means for…
Read more
Opinion
OPINION
Media Literacy

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.
Read more
Previous
More

Ready to take action?

You have the power to make a difference 3 times a day.

Get Inspired Today!
Get the latest articles
You're all set! We've added you to our newsletter.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Follow Us
youtube [#168] Created with Sketch.
Food misinformation threatens public and planetary health. We're fighting back against misinformation, fostering healthy communities, honest food, and a thriving planet

ai powered chat bot experience provided by Elevenlabs
Article

Top Myths

Latest

The Climate Crisis
Politics Of Food
Health
Food Systems
Media Literacy
Popular Media
Ethics
Environment
Nutrition
Take Action
Partner Organisations
About
Fact Checking PoliciesOur Funding/DisclosuresThe TeamOrganisational StructureIndependence & TransparencyAi Usage PolicyAdvisory BoardMedia MentionsFAQsGlossaryXML News Feed
Contact
Report Mis/DisinformationContact Us / PressProvide Feedback
Privacy Policy  
Terms & Conditions © 2024
The Worlds First Food Fact-Check Platform.
foodfacts.org is a non-profit organisation. (no. 15414442) limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales.
‍
© Copyright 2024-2026 foodfacts.org  Launched in 2025. 🇬🇧 Grown in the United Kingdom.