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A person stands in their kitchen, holding their microwave over their bin, about to throw it away. This represents the confusion surrounding the perceived dangers of using a microwave to cook food. This article debunks those perceptions.
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Untangling microwaves myths: a physics-based reality check

Microwaves don't make food radioactive or destroy nutrients — the physics makes this clear. Here's what the evidence actually says about microwave safety.
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A man holds an avocado in his hands, looking slightly puzzled, unsure as to whether eating avocados destroys the planet
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Are vegans really destroying the planet with avocados?

Avocados have real environmental costs — but they are far lower than beef. The singling out of vegans for avocado consumption does not hold up to scrutiny.
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Eddie Abbew says humans dont need fibre. Excuse us for saying but thats complete poo.
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Nutrition

Fibre under fire: debunking Eddie Abbew's claims that humans don’t need it

We fact-check recent claims by Eddie Abbew that fibre isn't essential, reviewing the science on its role in digestion, immunity, and long-term disease prevention.
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Man lying on a red yoga mat, eyes closed and knees bent, with a loaf of bread lying on his head and torso.
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Toxic bread or TikTok panic? What you should know about azodicarbonamide (aka the yoga mat chemical)

Azodicarbonamide is found in some breads and yoga mats — but the doses differ by millions. Here's what the science says about the actual risk to consumers.
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