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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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Ethics

Forced monkey labour on coconut farms: what you need to know and how to shop ethically

Monkeys are routinely used to harvest coconuts on Thai farms under conditions animal welfare groups describe as cruel. Here's how to identify ethical…
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A person prepares a green juice, filled with food that are alkaline. This represents the claims that alkaline foods are beneficial for human health.
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‘Game changer’ or gimmick: a deep dive into alkaline and low PRAL diets

Your body regulates blood pH regardless of what you eat. The alkaline diet premise is physiologically flawed — here's what the research actually shows.
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A glass of orange juice and sugary foods beside a continuous glucose monitor sensor
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Health

The surprising reality about blood sugar spikes (it’s not what you think)

While some online influencers argue we should carefully monitor our blood glucose to flatten every spike, others say sharper spikes are beneficial.
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A collection of odd shaped vegetables, that are often excluded.
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Food Systems

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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