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An assortment of artisanal breads in woven baskets, surrounded by wheat stalks and an open book. The warm, rustic setting contrasts with fearmongering about grains, contextualizing the article’s argument that whole grains are not a cause of depression, but a valuable part of a balanced diet unfairly demonized by wellness culture.
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Debunking the grain-depression myth: what you really need to know

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A hand sprinkles salt over a beef burger served with fries and a pickle on a wooden table. The image reflects the article’s critical examination of nutrition narratives that demonize plant-based foods for their sodium content while ignoring the broader health risks tied to processed meat and saturated fat—challenging the claim that a beef burger is the healthier choice.
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Salt debate: Are we really better off with a beef burger? What does the data say?

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A smiling young woman leads a vibrant street demonstration, holding a “GO VEGAN!” sign high above her head as colorful smoke in pink, yellow, and green fills the air behind her. The image visually contrasts with the article’s critique of Fox News’ portrayal of veganism, symbolizing the passionate activism Fox News misrepresents while it reframes climate-conscious diets as harmful to the environment.
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‘Going vegan destroys the environment’ says Fox News. Is there evidence of this?

Fox News claims that veganism harms the environment, but evidence shows plant-based diets are significantly more sustainable.
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'Pregnant vegans warned of deadly complications' media cites study on preeclampsia; is there cause for concern?

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