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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.

Are we being fed cancer cells? The lab-grown meat controversy

Lab-grown meat doesn't use cancer cells, but some production methods use immortalised cell lines. Here's what that means and why transparency matters.

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.

The high-protein, gut-friendly food that's been a staple for centuries. And it's going mainstream

Tempeh is one of the most nutritious plant proteins — high in complete protein, probiotics, and B12 precursors. Here's why nutritionists are…

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.

“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

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.

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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