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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

Commended for being "better than weight loss jabs" the low-PRAL diet sounds revolutionary. We look behind these bold promises, unpacking the science.
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Eddie Abbew says humans dont need fibre. Excuse us for saying but thats complete poo.
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Fibre under fire: debunking Eddie Abbew's claims that humans don’t need it

We fact-check recent claims by Eddie Abbew that fibre isn't essential, reviewing the science on its role in digestion, immunity, and long-term disease prevention.
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A colorful illustration features a bowl containing a variety of healthy foods. Included are rice, carrots, broccoli, edamame, and tempeh. These components together suggest a meal that is protein-rich (thanks to the tempeh) and beneficial for gut health.
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The high-protein, gut-friendly food that's been a staple for centuries. And it's going mainstream

From gut health to heart health, this fermented food checks more boxes than your average protein bar
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An illustration shows a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables arranged on a white surface. Carrots, leafy greens, bell peppers, mangoes, lemons, and eggs are visible. A person's hands rest on the table behind the produce. This selection of foods represents sources of vitamin A or foods relevant to a diet low in this nutrient, a topic discussed in this article.
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There is no evidence that a low vitamin A diet might be beneficial for your health

Cutting out vitamin A isn’t a biohack—it’s a health risk with no scientific upside
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