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A clipboard with a cholesterol checklist labeled “HDL (high density lipoprotein)” and “LDL (low density lipoprotein),” surrounded by a stethoscope, pen, and book. This image supports the article’s debunking of the misleading “firefighter analogy” about cholesterol, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between HDL and LDL in understanding heart disease risk.
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Fact-checking the firefighter analogy for cholesterol and heart disease

We break down why the firefighter analogy doesn’t hold up, and what decades of research really say about cholesterol’s role in heart disease.
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A vibrant green smoothie in a mason jar, surrounded by fresh ingredients like lettuce, cucumber, green apple, and pineapple. This image visually supports the article’s challenge to viral social media claims comparing smoothies to doughnuts, highlighting the nutrient-rich, whole-food origins of smoothies.
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Nutrition

Should we compare smoothies and doughnuts?

Yes, both have sugar—but only one comes with fiber, nutrients, and a blender instead of a fryer.
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Stacks of wooden crates filled with apples and other fruits stored inside a cold storage facility. The image highlights the role of refrigeration and long-distance transport in modern food supply chains, reinforcing the article’s discussion on the overlooked environmental impact of food transportation and storage in sustainability debates.
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What's the impact of food transport on sustainability?

Food miles make headlines, but what’s on your plate matters way more than where it came from.
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A vibrant glass of red fruit juice with a pink straw, surrounded by fresh raspberries and nectarines on a dark table, with a folded kitchen towel in the background. The image illustrates the appeal of fruit juice while visually anchoring the article’s exploration of whether juice is a nutritious option or an overhyped source of sugar.
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OPINION
Nutrition

Is fruit juice really healthy? Why some say Coca-Cola might be a better choice

We unpack why fruit juice isn’t as virtuous as it looks, and what 'healthy' really means when it comes in a bottle.
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