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Should I trust Paul Saladino when he says pregnant women should avoid folic acid in supplements and fortified foods?
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Paul Saladino’s anti-folic acid advice for pregnant women is not just wrong—it could be dangerous

Folic acid in pregnancy: evidence-based guidance vs. viral claims. We explain what Paul Saladino’s claims show - and don’t show - plus red flag checks.
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Eddie Abbew has been spreading false information about tempeh. He has suggested that 'it isnt real food." This is false.
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Nutrition

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

Eddie Abbew dismisses tempeh as fake food — but it's one of the most nutrient-dense plant proteins available. Here's what the nutritional evidence shows.
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A person hold a potato, they are wondering if we should be eating them or not? Are potatoes real food?
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Nutrition

Are potatoes really not ‘human food’? We checked the history and science

Candi Frazier claims potatoes aren't natural human food — but solanine levels in modern potatoes are safe and humans have eaten them for over 10,000 years.
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Will reducing livestock really cause food shortages? Here's what the science says

Claims that downplay the environmental impact of animal agriculture are abundant on social media platforms.
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