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A person looks at a steak with a confused looks, trying to detemine whether the lab-grown meat is made from cancer cells.
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Are we being fed cancer cells? The lab-grown meat controversy

Some people claim that lab-grown meat is just a bunch of cancer cells. This fact-check sets the record straight for the future of steak.
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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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A thoughtful woman in a mustard turtleneck looks up at a swirl of floating food items—including vegetables, meat, eggs, dairy, and plant-based products—surrounded by question marks. The colorful gradient background symbolizes confusion around sustainable food choices. This image accompanies a FoodFacts.org article exploring claims about the environmental impact of almond milk and veggie burgers based on a media interpretation of an Oxford study.
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“Almond milk and veggie burgers can harm the environment” Says media on new Oxford University Study; are plant-based foods worse for the environment?

Critics love to drag almond milk, but the science says it’s still a climate-friendlier sip than dairy
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Close-up of a plant-based burger featuring a grilled patty, lettuce, pickles, tomato, and mustard in a soft bun. The image supports the article’s exploration of whether plant-based meats are healthier for the heart than traditional meat, highlighting the visual similarity to beef while prompting questions about nutritional and cardiovascular impacts.
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Plant-based meats: what are they doing to your heart health?

From sodium to saturated fat, we’re unpacking the real risks and rewards of going meatless for your heart.
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