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Explore evidence-based articles on Plant-Based Foods, including nutrition science, health claims, dietary context and common myths. From Food Facts.

AI water use vs livestock: a small data centre beside vast irrigated feed crops, FoodFacts.org
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Environment

How much water does AI use? Meat and dairy use 200 times more

How much water does AI use? Data centres may use about 1 km³ a year by 2028, but livestock already uses 228 km³, about 200 times more. The numbers, and why it matters.
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A person pours plant based milk down the drain
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Do plant milks really harm our IQ?

We assess how a misleading headline shapes assumptions about plant-based milks and IQ, and summarises what you need to know about iodine deficiency
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A middle-aged woman holds a bowl of rice, tofu, and vegetables
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Is a “plant heavy” diet preferred for women in perimenopause?

We explore why the evidence suggests that a plant-heavy, minimally processed eating pattern supports overall health during the menopause transition.
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A packet of Beyond Burgers sits next to a pair of stethoscopes
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OPINION
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Are plant-based meat alternatives good for cholesterol? Cardiologists weigh in

A recent study has shown that increasing the amount of plant-based meat you eat could be good for your cholesterol. We unpack the findings in this article.
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