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Whole foods — a bowl of oats, an apple, spinach and almonds — beside packaged ultra-processed snacks on a wooden table

Is it true foods with a short ingredient list are healthier? A nutrition expert explains

A short ingredient list is a popular sign of a 'healthy' food. A nutrition expert explains what it really tells you — and what to check instead.

Why you shouldn't be scared of "poisonous" lab-grown chocolate

Why you shouldn't be scared of "poisonous" lab-grown chocolate

Influencer's are claiming that lab-grown chocolate is "poison", but the evidence paints the opposite picture.

Man lying on a red yoga mat, eyes closed and knees bent, with a loaf of bread lying on his head and torso.

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.

A woman eats a cocktail cherry with a scepitcal look on her face. Her scepticism highlights the concern towards red food colouring additives.

Red 3 in the spotlight: should you stop eating cocktail cherries?

Social media posts often compare EU and US food safety regulations. We explore the relevance of such comparisons around food additives and cancer links.

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