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Bamboo shoots aren’t a miracle food — but they might be worth eating

Bamboo shoots trended as a superfood — but the evidence doesn't support the hype. Here's what the research actually says about bamboo's nutritional…
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No, pork isn’t a superfood: How one tiny study spawned misleading ‘live longer’ headlines

Debunk the viral “pork helps you live longer” claim with an evidence-based breakdown of the study, its limitations, and what nutrition science really says.
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Britain’s ultra-processed diet is harming health and widening inequality, this article argues, calling for bold policies to put whole, plant-rich foods at the heart of UK food strategy.
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Britain's diet crisis: why whole foods must be the priority in food policy

Britain’s ultra-processed diet is harming health and widening inequality. We need bold policies to prioritise whole, plant-rich foods.
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Can CBD supplements cause liver damage in healthy adults?

Evidence found that 5.6% of healthy adults taking moderate CBD doses experienced elevated liver enzymes, raising concerns about unregulated CBD supplements
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