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A person holds some white rice and washes it
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Could white rice be poisoning you? Here’s what the evidence says

White rice can contain low levels of arsenic, but luckily, the evidence suggests that it's not at a high enough level to do harm to most people.
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A monkey sits chained looking sad. The monkey is used for forced labour in a coconut farm.
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Forced monkey labour on coconut farms: what you need to know and how to shop ethically

Forced monkey labour is common practice on Thai coconut farms. Learn more about this cruel practice and how you can shop for ethical coconut products.
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A collection of odd shaped vegetables, that are often excluded.
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Perfectly imperfect: why choosing 'wonky' veg matters more than ever

Explore how accepting visually imperfect fruits and vegetables reduces waste, fights climate change, and reshapes consumer habits.
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A cow looks at the camera and is in a farm setting. The cow is eating grass, despite being kept indoors and not out on pasture. This highlights the issues with the "grass-fed" label.
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What does “grass-fed” really mean? The meaning behind the label

Yes, cows might be fed grass, but that doesn't always mean that they're out on grassy fields.
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